Senior Contracts Manager

Senior Contracts Manager.

Housebuilding | North West.

£80,000 – £90,000 + Bonus + Benefits.

Cognisant Search is recruiting a Senior Contracts Manager for a fast-growing residential developer delivering high-quality homes across the North West. This is a key leadership role, overseeing multiple live housing developments and driving delivery performance across a growing regional pipeline.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead delivery of 3+ residential sites (circa 200 units) at varying stages
• Manage Site Managers and office-based support teams
• Ensure schemes are delivered safely, on programme, within budget, and to quality standards
• Oversee subcontractor performance during delivery phase
• Coordinate with internal teams to ensure smooth project flow and clean handovers
• Maintain a strong focus on customer satisfaction and build quality

About You

• Experienced housebuilding Contracts/Construction Manager
• Proven track record delivering traditional housing schemes from build through to completion
• Strong leadership and team management skills
• Confident managing multiple sites and driving programme performance
• Hands-on, proactive approach with strong technical construction knowledge

The Opportunity

A chance to join a rapidly expanding residential developer during a significant growth phase, with strong career progression for the right individual.

Contact Mark Heald, Director at Cognisant

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