Contracts Manager

Location: Hillingdon

EA Associates are working with a well-established, family-run main contractor seeking an experienced Contract Manager to join their growing team.

Operating across London and the surrounding areas, extending to the M25, the business delivers a varied portfolio of Design & Build (D&B) projects across the residential, commercial and education sectors.

This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded and delivery-focused Contract Manager to join a business that combines a hands-on approach with a strong reputation for quality, long-term relationships and project delivery.

The Role

As Contract Manager, you will take responsibility for overseeing multiple projects from pre-construction through to completion, ensuring works are delivered safely, on programme, within budget and to the required quality standards.

Key responsibilities will include:

* Managing multiple construction projects across residential, commercial and educational sectors.

* Overseeing Design & Build projects, coordinating design teams, consultants, subcontractors and suppliers.

* Managing project programmes, budgets, procurement and commercial performance.

* Ensuring projects are delivered in accordance with contractual requirements, specifications and quality standards.

* Monitoring progress on site and supporting Project Managers and site teams to achieve key milestones.

* Managing client relationships and acting as a key point of contact throughout the project lifecycle.

* Identifying and mitigating project risks, resolving issues and driving solutions.

* Ensuring compliance with health and safety legislation and company procedures.

The Ideal Candidate

To be considered for this opportunity, you will have:

* Proven experience as a Contract Manager, or in a similar senior project delivery role, with a main contracting organisation.

* A strong track record delivering Design & Build construction projects.

* Experience across one or more of the residential, commercial and education sectors.

* A sound understanding of construction contracts, procurement, programme management and commercial control.

* The ability to manage multiple projects and lead project teams effectively.

* Excellent communication, organisational and client-facing skills.

* A proactive, hands-on approach with the ability to work within a close-knit, family-run business.

Location & Projects

Projects are based throughout London and the immediate surrounding areas, extending to the M25. The successful candidate should be comfortable travelling between project sites as required.

Why Apply?

* Join an established, family-run main contractor.

* Work across a diverse portfolio of Design & Build projects.

* Take ownership of projects and make a genuine impact on delivery.

* Become part of a close-knit team with a practical, collaborative approach to construction.

Interested?

If you are an experienced Contract Manager with a main contracting and Design & Build background and are looking for your next opportunity with an established construction business, we would welcome a confidential conversation.

Please contact Reece Harte on (phone number removed) or apply direct via the advert for more information