Contract Manager

Walker & Sloan Ltd | Certified B Corp

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Location: Somerset

Sector: Residential & Mixed-Use Construction (Housing & Contracting)

Salary: £70,000 – £80,000 + Car Allowance + Excellent Benefits

This is an exciting opportunity to join a reputable and growing regional contractor with a strong pipeline of residential and mixed‑use developments across the South West.

As a Contracts Manager, you’ll take ownership of 3–4 live sites, managing delivery teams from pre‑construction through to completion. You’ll play a hands‑on role overseeing quality, safety, and commercial performance — ensuring projects are delivered on time, on budget, and to the highest standards.

This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a dynamic, fast‑paced contracting environment and enjoys the balance of site leadership and strategic oversight.

• Oversee multiple housing and refurbishment projects across the South West.
• Manage project programmes, ensuring consistent delivery and build quality.
• Lead and support Site Managers and project delivery teams.
• Conduct regular site visits, ensuring compliance, safety, and performance.
• Manage contract administration, after‑care, and client communication.
• Report weekly to the Operations Director with updates on progress, risks, and priorities.
• Drive operational excellence, accountability, and continuous improvement.

• Proven background working for a main contractor — not Tier 1.
• Experience managing multiple residential or mixed‑use schemes.
• Demonstrated longevity and loyalty in previous roles.
• Excellent knowledge of commercial, contractual, and operational project delivery.
• Strong leadership and communication skills with the ability to mentor teams.
• Full UK driving licence and flexibility to travel across sites (Somerton, Weston, Blandford).

Our client is a well‑established regional contractor known for their commitment to quality, sustainability, and people development. They deliver a wide range of projects across housing, regeneration, and community sectors, creating places where people thrive.

Their culture is professional yet down‑to‑earth — a business that values loyalty, collaboration, and doing things the right way.

• 26 days annual leave (rising with service) + birthday off

Walker & Sloan are a BCorp certified, bespoke specialist recruitment business operating across four distinct sectors. Jack Houghton partners with leading regional and national contractors across the UK within the construction and residential sectors. All applications are handled with complete discretion.