Contracts Manager – Painting & Decorating

Company: EA Associates
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Location: Cambridge
Job Description:

EA Associates are working in partnership with a leading East Anglia-based Painting & Decorating contractor who are looking to appoint an experienced Contracts Manager to oversee a portfolio of projects across the Cambridgeshire region.

This is a well-established business with a strong reputation across both residential and commercial sectors, delivering high-volume housebuilding schemes alongside commercial fit‑out and refurbishment projects. Due to continued growth and a strong forward order book, they are now seeking a commercially aware and operationally strong Contracts Manager to join their team.

This is a hands‑on role where you will take full responsibility for multiple live sites, managing projects from pre‑start through to completion.

Key Responsibilities

  • Overseeing multiple painting & decorating contracts across Cambridgeshire
  • Managing Site Managers, Supervisors, and operatives across several live projects
  • Programming works, managing labour, and ensuring projects run to schedule
  • Ensuring all works are delivered in line with client specifications and quality expectations
  • Attending client and progress meetings, maintaining strong relationships
  • Monitoring project costs, margins, and performance
  • Managing subcontractors and supply chain
  • Ensuring full compliance with Health & Safety regulations

Requirements

  • Proven experience as a Contracts Manager within Painting & Decorating or similar finishing trades
  • Experience working on volume residential and/or commercial projects
  • Strong leadership and organisational skills
  • Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
  • Good commercial awareness

What’s on offer

  • Competitive salary and package
  • Long‑term, secure pipeline of work
  • Opportunity to join a highly reputable and growing contractor
  • Autonomy within the role and a supportive senior management team

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Posted: April 19th, 2026