Contracts Manager

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Salary/rate: £90000.00 – £92000.00 per annum + car allowance + package + bonus

Contracts Manager – Residential Development

Northamptonshire / Peterborough

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced Contracts Manager to join a busy, high‑performing division of a leading housebuilder, overseeing multiple traditional build residential developments across Northamptonshire and Peterborough.

This is a key leadership role within the business, ideal for someone who thrives on managing multiple sites, driving performance, and supporting site teams to deliver high‑quality homes at pace.

Key Responsibilities

  • Oversee multiple residential sites across Northamptonshire and Peterborough
  • Lead and support Site Managers and Senior Site Managers
  • Ensure health & safety compliance across all developments
  • Monitor build programmes, budgets, and performance
  • Drive quality standards and customer satisfaction
  • Work closely with internal departments to ensure smooth project delivery
  • Report on progress and performance to senior leadership

Requirements

  • Proven experience in a Contracts Manager or Senior Site Manager role within residential construction
  • Strong background in traditional build, volume housing
  • Experience managing multiple sites simultaneously
  • Excellent leadership, organisational, and communication skills
  • Strong commercial awareness
  • Relevant qualifications (SMSTS, CSCS, First Aid)

What's on Offer

  • Join a leading housebuilder with a strong regional presence
  • Busy division with a consistent pipeline of work
  • High-impact leadership role with real autonomy
  • Competitive salary and package
  • Clear long-term career progression

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Company: Knightwood Associates Limited
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Location: Northampton
Job Description:

Salary/rate: £90000.00 – £92000.00 per annum + car allowance + package + bonus

Contracts Manager – Residential Development

Northamptonshire / Peterborough

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced Contracts Manager to join a busy, high‑performing division of a leading housebuilder, overseeing multiple traditional build residential developments across Northamptonshire and Peterborough.

This is a key leadership role within the business, ideal for someone who thrives on managing multiple sites, driving performance, and supporting site teams to deliver high‑quality homes at pace.

Key Responsibilities

  • Oversee multiple residential sites across Northamptonshire and Peterborough
  • Lead and support Site Managers and Senior Site Managers
  • Ensure health & safety compliance across all developments
  • Monitor build programmes, budgets, and performance
  • Drive quality standards and customer satisfaction
  • Work closely with internal departments to ensure smooth project delivery
  • Report on progress and performance to senior leadership

Requirements

  • Proven experience in a Contracts Manager or Senior Site Manager role within residential construction
  • Strong background in traditional build, volume housing
  • Experience managing multiple sites simultaneously
  • Excellent leadership, organisational, and communication skills
  • Strong commercial awareness
  • Relevant qualifications (SMSTS, CSCS, First Aid)

What’s on Offer

  • Join a leading housebuilder with a strong regional presence
  • Busy division with a consistent pipeline of work
  • High-impact leadership role with real autonomy
  • Competitive salary and package
  • Clear long-term career progression

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Posted: May 1st, 2026