Construction Contracts Manager

Job Title: Construction Contracts ManagerLocation: East-Sussex (office-based with site visits across the region)Job Type: PermanentWorking Hours: Monday-Friday, 07:30-17:00 (plus travel as required)Salary: £45,000+ per annum Based on experience + benefits

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Construction Contracts Manager to join a well-established and reputable specialist contractor. The business delivers high-quality construction, refurbishment, and roofing projects, with a strong focus on heritage and listed buildings.

This is a key role within the organisation, offering the opportunity to take full ownership of projects from inception through to completion. The position combines both site-based management and office coordination, requiring a proactive and commercially aware individual who can operate with minimal supervision.

Projects are typically high-end refurbishments and extensions, often involving complex heritage works, with values ranging from £500,000 to £1 million.

Key Responsibilities:

• Managing multiple construction projects from start to finish
• Overseeing contracts, budgets, and cost control
• Pricing and managing project variations in collaboration with internal teams
• Acting as the main point of contact for clients throughout the project lifecycle
• Coordinating and managing subcontractors and site teams
• Procuring materials and managing supplier relationships
• Ensuring compliance with Health & Safety regulations across all projects
• Programming and scheduling works to meet deadlines
• Balancing on-site supervision with office-based planning and reporting

What We're Looking For:

Essential:

• Proven experience delivering construction projects end-to-end with minimal supervision
• Strong background in refurbishment, ideally including heritage or listed buildings
• SMSTS qualification
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel between sites
• Strong commercial awareness, including contracts and variations
• Excellent organisational, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a wider team

Desirable:

• Additional qualifications such as NVQ Level 6, Black Card (or equivalent advanced CSCS)
• Strong Health & Safety knowledge and practical application
• Experience within specialist construction sectors (e.g. roofing, restoration, or conservation works)
• Good IT skills

Working Pattern:

• Full-time, permanent role
• Office-based with regular site visits
• Working hours: 07:30-17:00 (plus travel as required)

Benefits:

• Auto-enrolment pension (5% employee / 3% employer after 3 months)
• 28 days annual leave including bank holidays
• Use of company vehicle during working hours