Contracts Manager - High-End Bespoke Residential. LilyLifestyle

Contracts Manager High-End Bespoke Residential

Location: Oxford
Position: Permanent
Salary: Competitive + Excellent Benefits Package

We are currently seeking an experienced Contracts Manager to join a well-established and highly respected construction company delivering exceptional high-end bespoke residential projects across Oxfordshire and surrounding areas.

This is an outstanding opportunity for a driven and commercially aware professional with a strong background in luxury residential construction, looking to join a business known for quality craftsmanship, attention to detail, and long-term career progression.

As Contracts Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing multiple high-end residential projects from pre-construction through to completion and aftercare. You will play a key role in ensuring projects are delivered safely, on programme, within budget, and to the highest possible standards.

• Managing projects from tender submission through to final completion and beyond
• Understanding and delivering the project vision in line with client expectations and contractual obligations
• Programming and executing project plans to agreed budgets and timelines
• Managing, supporting, and directing site teams across multiple projects
• Maintaining stringent quality control standards across all phases of construction
• Facilitating effective communication between clients, consultants, subcontractors, and internal teams
• Monitoring health & safety compliance and company standards across all sites
• Producing and managing project budgets, costing, and reporting
• Ensuring projects are delivered in line with company values, statutory legislation, and industry regulations

• Proven experience as a Contracts Manager within high-end bespoke residential construction
• Strong construction background with relevant industry knowledge and training
• Excellent leadership and team management skills
• Strong communication, negotiation, and interpersonal abilities
• Health & Safety management experience
• Competent in budgeting, cost control, and reporting
• Ability to manage multiple live projects and competing deadlines
• High attention to detail and commitment to exceptional standards
• Strong IT skills including Microsoft Office Suite

Alongside a competitive salary package, the company offers an excellent range of benefits including:

• Performance-based bonus scheme
• Annual pay reviews
• Hybrid working
• Flexible working hours
• Informal dress code
• Company pension contributions
• Company car scheme
• On-site parking
• Electric vehicle support scheme with onsite charging points

This is an excellent opportunity to join a forward-thinking company working on some of the region's finest bespoke residential developments.