Senior Contracts Manager

Contracts Manager

(Residential | NI)

If youre already a Contracts Manager, you dont need another job spec.

There are enough adverts talking about exciting opportunities. This isnt one of them.

You know the job.

The real question is why would you move?

Heres the honest answer

• Youll have full ownership of 3-4 live projects
• You wont be buried in layers of management
• Decisions get made quickly
• Youll work with people who actually want things done properly
• Youll be listened to by the shareholders

And importantly

Theres room to grow.

Not in a vague career progression sense. In a real sense.

This role sits within the businesss succession thinking. For the right person, theres a genuine opportunity to step into a more senior leadership position over time.

The job itself

Youll run multiple residential projects, including social housing

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That means:

• Managing programmes properly
• Keeping subcontractors aligned
• Working closely with QS, Buyers and Site Managers
• Staying on top of issues before they become problems
• Dealing with clients who expect quality and consistency

Its not complicated. But it does require someone who knows what theyre doing.

What youll need

• Experience running multiple sites at once
• Residential background (social housing helps)
• Solid understanding of JCT Design & Build contracts
• Strong planning capability (Asta or similar)
• Commercial awareness (you understand the numbers, not just the build)

What will make you a good fit

You dont need to be overly polished, but you do need to be effective.

• You get things done
• You handle people well (different personalities, competing priorities)
• Youre comfortable being accountable
• You dont need babysitting, but youre not difficult to work with either

Why people move here

Usually one of three reasons:

• Theyre stuck where they are
• They want more ownership
• They can see a route to something bigger

If none of that resonates, this probably isnt for you.

If it does, worth a conversation.

Dont worry if you dont have an up-to-date CV, we can deal with that later.

Every applicant will receive a response.

Skills:
Contracts Management JCT Design & Build Commercial awareness

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