Contracts Manager

Great homes start with great people. At Keepmoat our purpose is clear, we create communities and transform lives. Every year we build thousands of high‑quality homes that help more people and families find a place to call their own.

As we continue to grow, we’re looking for talented people who want to do meaningful work, develop their careers and help shape the future of house building.

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Contracts Manager to join our Yorkshire East region, based from our Head Office in Doncaster with regular travel to our developments throughout the region. Reporting into the Construction Director, the Contracts Manager will plan and deliver the budgeted number of houses for their developments in a safe, efficient and cost‑effective manner, maximising profit and delighting the customer.

The Contracts Manager will lead and build a motivated and engaged team, developing existing team members by enabling and motivating them to be the best they can, and recruiting the right talent into the business when required. They will also assist with completing Talent Mapping and Succession Planning bi‑annually to ensure secure upcoming levels of talent within the region.

Key knowledge and experience include up‑to‑date relevant knowledge of building legislation, local government understanding, partnership arrangements and health and safety legislation.

• Confident oral and written communication skills.
• Financial and commercial awareness.
• Effectively manage time in order to meet deadlines.
• Ability to negotiate and influence.
• Previous experience within contract management.
• Up to date relevant knowledge of building legislation.
• Experience of partnership arrangements.
• Understanding of local government.
• Up to date relevant knowledge of health and safety legislation.
• Level 6 in Site Management.

• Competitive rates of pay
• Smart holidays
• Company pension scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• 5% discount on a Keepmoat home
• Exclusive offers and discounts
• Life assurance and health assessments
• Employee assistance programme
• Volunteering day and payroll giving
• Development opportunities to progress your career

Our values are the foundation for our vision, the cornerstone of our culture and the benchmark for our achievement.

• Straightforward – We get the job done in the most efficient and effective way. We are friendly, open and honest. It’s about being respectful and working in a transparent and honest way.
• Collaborative – We work together in partnership to deliver the very best customer experience. Partnership working is key to our business. We work collaboratively to deliver the best results possible.
• Passionate – We care about what we do. We put pride and energy into delivering results. It’s important to us to do a good job.
• Creative – We are proactive, flexible and resourceful. We listen, learn and deliver solutions. We don’t offer a one‑size‑fits‑all solution; we are flexible and will tailor our services to our customers’ needs.

At Keepmoat, we believe that diversity makes us stronger. We are committed to creating an environment where colleagues feel they belong.

We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates and are dedicated to ensuring our recruitment process is fair, accessible and free from discrimination. We are all about creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels respected, valued and empowered.

Take care of your own health and safety and that of others who may be affected by your work, and adhere to Keepmoat Health, Safety and Sustainability standards.

If this sounds like you, please contact  for more information, including a full job description and person specification.

Location:

Head Office, Doncaster, Yorkshire East.