Contracts Manager

Company: Professional Construction Recruitment
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Location: Littlehampton
Job Description:

Overview

Contracts Manager – Residential Development. Location: West Sussex. Salary: Competitive + Car Allowance + Bonus + Benefits. An established residential developer is seeking an experienced Contracts Manager to oversee a number of housing developments across West Sussex and the surrounding area. This is a senior role responsible for managing multiple live sites and ensuring projects are delivered safely, on programme and to a high standard of quality.

The successful candidate will have proven experience operating at Contracts Manager level within a residential housebuilding environment.

Responsibilities

  • Reporting to the Construction Director, you will be responsible for the overall delivery and performance of several residential developments.
  • Work closely with Site Managers and build teams to ensure projects meet programme targets, quality standards and health and safety requirements.
  • Oversee the delivery of multiple residential developments across the region.
  • Manage and support Site Managers and Assistant Site Managers across several live sites.
  • Monitor construction programmes and site progress to ensure targets are met.
  • Carry out regular site visits, inspections and progress meetings.
  • Ensure developments meet company build quality standards and NHBC requirements.
  • Work closely with commercial, technical and sales teams to ensure smooth project delivery.
  • Identify and resolve programme, quality or resourcing issues across sites.
  • Report site performance and progress to senior management.

Requirements

  • Proven experience working as a Contracts Manager within residential housebuilding.
  • Track record of managing multiple housing developments simultaneously.
  • Strong knowledge of traditional residential construction methods.
  • Excellent understanding of NHBC standards and construction quality requirements.
  • Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage and support multiple site teams.
  • Good organisational and communication skills.

What’s on offer

  • Competitive salary and bonus.
  • Company car or car allowance.
  • Pension and additional benefits.
  • Opportunity to join a well-established residential developer with a strong regional pipeline.

If you are an experienced Contracts Manager looking for your next opportunity within a busy residential development environment, we would be keen to hear from you

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Posted: March 14th, 2026