Job Title: Construction Contracts Manager
Location: East-Sussex (office-based with site visits across the region)
Job Type: Permanent
Working Hours: Monday-Friday, 07:30-17:00 (plus travel as required)
Salary: £45,000+ per annum Based on experience + benefits
We are currently recruiting for an experienced Construction Contracts Manager to join a well-established and reputable specialist contractor. The business delivers high-quality construction, refurbishment, and roofing projects, with a strong focus on heritage and listed buildings.
This is a key role within the organisation, offering the opportunity to take full ownership of projects from inception through to completion. The position combines both site-based management and office coordination, requiring a proactive and commercially aware individual who can operate with minimal supervision.
Projects are typically high-end refurbishments and extensions, often involving complex heritage works, with values ranging from £500,000 to £1 million.
Key Responsibilities:
*Managing multiple construction projects from start to finish
*Overseeing contracts, budgets, and cost control
*Pricing and managing project variations in collaboration with internal teams
*Acting as the main point of contact for clients throughout the project lifecycle
*Coordinating and managing subcontractors and site teams
*Procuring materials and managing supplier relationships
*Ensuring compliance with Health & Safety regulations across all projects
*Programming and scheduling works to meet deadlines
*Balancing on-site supervision with office-based planning and reporting
What We’re Looking For:
Essential:
*Proven experience delivering construction projects end-to-end with minimal supervision
*Strong background in refurbishment, ideally including heritage or listed buildings
*SMSTS qualification
*Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel between sites
*Strong commercial awareness, including contracts and variations
*Excellent organisational, communication, and problem-solving skills
*Ability to work independently and as part of a wider team


Desirable:
*Additional qualifications such as NVQ Level 6, Black Card (or equivalent advanced CSCS)
*Strong Health & Safety knowledge and practical application
*Experience within specialist construction sectors (e.g. roofing, restoration, or conservation works)
*Good IT skills
Working Pattern:
*Full-time, permanent role
*Office-based with regular site visits
*Working hours: 07:30-17:00 (plus travel as required)
Benefits:
*Auto-enrolment pension (5% employee / 3% employer after 3 months)
*28 days annual leave including bank holidays
*Use of company vehicle during working hours