Contracts Manager

Contracts Manager | Painting & Decorating Grays, Essex Hours | 8am to 4pm £60, | Company vehicle or allowanceBonus scheme | 28 days holiday including bank holidaysThe Role at a GlanceIf you are someone who thrives on being out on site and enjoys keeping projects moving, this could be a brilliant next step. Around 80% of your time will be site-based, with the remaining time spent in the Grays office, supporting planning and project coordination. You will also be travelling across London and the South East, so you will need to enjoy being on the go.This opportunity is perfect for someone who has genuine experience managing painting & decorating contracts and prefers working for a company that values real, hands on experience over a corporate CV.About the OpportunityI am working with a long standing contractor who specialises in commercial painting & decorating and has a genuinely warm, close knit feel to the business. They are looking for a confident Contracts Manager who can take ownership of multiple live projects, ensuring everything runs smoothly, safely, and to a high standard.You will be the person tying everything together, people, progress, quality, costs, and client relationships. What You Will Be Getting Involved InOverseeing several live projects at onceCoordinating works from handover right through to completionManaging labour, quality checks, timelines, and daily site activityLeading both supervisors and subcontracted painting teamsHandling variations, pricing additional works, and keeping costs on trackAttending site and client meetings and being the goto contactEnsuring all H&S processes are followed (RAMS, COSHH, CDM etc.)Supporting valuations, progress reporting, and final accountsWhat You Will Need to BringStrong background as a Contracts Manager or Senior Site Manager in painting & decorating (or a closely aligned trade)Comfortable overseeing multiple projects at onceExperience working with subcontract labourConfident, professional, and great at building relationshipsFull UK driving licenceGreat to Have (But Not Essential)Experience working in live/occupied environments such as schools, hospitals, or residential buildingsGood commercial understanding, especially around variationsSMSTS or SSSTSManagement – level CSCSWho Will Love This RoleSomeone who enjoys variety, thrives under pressure, and takes pride in delivering high quality projects. You will be organised, approachable, and solutions focused and you will feel right at home in a business that values loyalty, honesty, and genuine teamwork.If this sounds like your next move, I would love to hear from you! Please send your CV to: Office Angels is an employment agency and business. We are an equal-opportunities employer who puts expertise, energy and enthusiasm into improving everyone’s chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, abilities and more. By showcasing talents, skills and unique experiences in an inclusive environment, we help individuals thrive. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.Office Angels acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Office Angels UK is an Equal Opportunities Employer….