Contracts Manager
Job in
Maidstone, Kent County, ME14, England, UK
Listed on 2026-01-22
Listing for:
New Step Recruitment
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-01-22
Job specializations:
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Construction
Operations Manager -
Management
Operations Manager, Program / Project Manager, Contracts Manager, EHS / HSE Manager
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Role:
Contracts Manager
Company:
Privately Owned main contractor / house builder
Location:
North to Mid Kent (candidates must live in this area – not South Kent)
Sector:
Residential New Build Homes
Salary: £90,000 – £95,000 + package + bonuses
A well-established, privately owned house builder is looking to appoint a fully fledged Contracts Manager to oversee multiple residential projects across North to Mid Kent.
This role is not suitable for step-up candidates. The business requires an experienced Contracts Manager with a strong main contractor background, capable of managing teams, programmes, and site performance autonomously.
Key Responsibilities
* Overall delivery responsibility for multiple residential sites
* Managing, mentoring, and supporting Site Managers and project teams
* Ensuring projects are delivered safely, on programme, to budget, and to quality standards
* Driving build quality, productivity, and compliance across all sites
* Conducting regular site visits, audits, and progress reviews
* Working closely with commercial, technical, and senior management teams
* Reporting on site performance, programme, and risk to senior leadership
Requirements (Essential)
* Proven experience operating as a Contracts Manager within residential construction
* Main contractor background is essential
* Experience managing multiple live sites concurrently
* Strong leadership, organisational, and communication skills
* Technically strong with a hands-on management style
* Must live in North or Mid Kent
What’s On Offer
* £90,000 – £95,000 base salary
* Attractive package + performance-related bonuses
* Join a non-PLC house builder with a strong and growing pipeline
* High level of autonomy and influence
* Long-term stability and progression potential
📍 Location Requirement:
North to Mid Kent
If you’re an established Contracts Manager with main contractor experience, living in North or Mid Kent, and looking for a senior role with real responsibility and reward, this is a standout opportunity.
Role:
Contracts Manager
Company:
Privately Owned main contractor / house builder
Location:
North to Mid Kent (candidates must live in this area – not South Kent)
Sector:
Residential New Build Homes
Salary: £90,000 – £95,000 + package + bonuses
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