Construction Contracts Manager

Contracts Manager | New Homes Developer | Surrey, West Sussex & Hampshire

Location: Surrey, West Sussex & Hampshire

Head office: Beaconsfield (weekly meetings)

At Shanly Homes, we create thoughtfully designed, high-quality homes in some of the South East's most desirable locations. As a privately owned, multi-award-winning regional housebuilder, we are known for delivering distinctive residential developments where design, detail, and craftsmanship are never compromised.

We are now seeking an experienced Contracts Manager to join our Construction team and take ownership of the successful delivery of multiple premium residential developments across Surrey, West Sussex, and Hampshire. This is a senior leadership role within a well-established, collaborative, and design-led business, where quality is held to the highest standard and every detail is considered.

What You'll Be Doing

Project Leadership — Define site strategy including logistics, compound planning, and critical path management, identifying and mitigating risks to programme early

Programme Delivery — Develop and manage build programmes, ensuring alignment across Construction, Commercial, and Sales teams

Quality Assurance — Work closely with the quality control team to ensure every development meets Shanly Homes' exacting standards

Cost Control — Partner with the Commercial team to monitor expenditure, manage variations, and keep developments within budget

Health, Safety & Compliance — Maintain full compliance with relevant legislation and company standards across all sites

Team Leadership — Provide clear direction and support to site teams, driving performance and contributing to recruitment and retention

What you'll bring

We are a design-led housebuilder with a strong focus on quality and detail. Experience of delivering high-specification residential developments is essential.

• Proven experience with a residential housebuilder, with a track record of delivering multiple high-quality housing schemes
• Strong working knowledge of health and safety legislation and best practice
• Confident ability to read and interpret construction drawings
• SMSTS qualification (essential)
• Construction-related degree or NVQ Level 5/6, or equivalent experience

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and car allowance
• Discretionary annual and long-term bonus scheme
• Private medical cover (BUPA)
• 25 days' annual leave, increasing to 30 days
• Enhanced pension scheme (salary sacrifice)
• Life assurance
• Weekly fitness classes and discounted gym membership
• On-demand GP service and Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Retail and lifestyle discount platform
• Regular company social events

If you are an experienced Contracts Manager with a passion for quality residential construction, the team here at Shanly Homes would love to hear from you.