Contracts manager
CV-LibraryNorthampton, NorthamptonshirepermanentPosted: 27 April 2026
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Northamptonshire
Permanent
£Negotiable depending on experience
The Client
My Client is a leading UK house builder and due to considerably increasing their units, they are looking to recruit a Contracts Manager for one of their sites in Northamptonshire. This leading house builder produces a wide range of homes for first time buyers and Housing Associations across the Country offering all-inclusive specifications.
The Role
Reporting to the Construction Director you will be responsible for the daily management of a busy new build housing development ensuring properties are built to a high standard within budget and programme. You will be number 1 on site and with support from the Construction & Commercial teams, you will be required to help push this site to completion and hand over.
Duties:
Ensure visitors are aware of the company Health & Safety Policy ensuring that they are accompanied by a company representative
Ensure that Company Health & Safety Policies and procedures are strictly adhered to
Maintain and produce, on request, up-to-date Health & Safety records
Ensure all Environmental and Waste Management Policies are adhered to
Ensure that all staff, sub-contractors and visitors to the site are appropriately inducted
Fully cooperate with the Company's Customer Care & Satisfaction Policy & Procedures
Provide training, coaching, appraisal and support to improve the performance of directly employed site staff
Take ownership of agreed build programmes at pre-start meetings and accept and check the full build package handed over at this meeting
Deliver all aspects of production requirements in strict accordance with relevant technical and planning documentation provided
Conform to building regulations and warranty providers' requirements (NHBC & LABC)
Ensure cost effective production in line with development budgets by ensuring that the work undertaken is in full accordance with the cost provision allocated
Organise regular site production meetings and pre-plan and ensure efficient usage of all resources, including labour, sub-contractors, plant and materials
Ensure accurate production/progress returns are updated and sent to Construction Manager
Attend and minute a weekly Sales/Construction Meeting
Ensure the quality of finished product and thoroughly inspect and snag each plot prior to each NHBC key stage inspection
Ensure all site administration is carried out in accordance with Head Office requirements
Skills & Experience Required
You must have proven track record of Project Managing volume house building sites
Experience within timber frame developments
Up to date and relevant knowledge of building legislation
Relevant qualifications including CSCS Managers Card, SMSTS, and First Aid.
If you are interested in this Contracts Manager position, please forward your CV to (url removed)
Northamptonshire
Permanent
£Negotiable depending on experience
The Client
My Client is a leading UK house builder and due to considerably increasing their units, they are looking to recruit a Contracts Manager for one of their sites in Northamptonshire. This leading house builder produces a wide range of homes for first time buyers and Housing Associations across the Country offering all-inclusive specifications.
The Role
Reporting to the Construction Director you will be responsible for the daily management of a busy new build housing development ensuring properties are built to a high standard within budget and programme. You will be number 1 on site and with support from the Construction & Commercial teams, you will be required to help push this site to completion and hand over.
Duties:
Ensure visitors are aware of the company Health & Safety Policy ensuring that they are accompanied by a company representative
Ensure that Company Health & Safety Policies and procedures are strictly adhered to
Maintain and produce, on request, up-to-date Health & Safety records
Ensure all Environmental and Waste Management Policies are adhered to
Ensure that all staff, sub-contractors and visitors to the site are appropriately inducted
Fully cooperate with the Company's Customer Care & Satisfaction Policy & Procedures
Provide training, coaching, appraisal and support to improve the performance of directly employed site staff
Take ownership of agreed build programmes at pre-start meetings and accept and check the full build package handed over at this meeting
Deliver all aspects of production requirements in strict accordance with relevant technical and planning documentation provided
Conform to building regulations and warranty providers' requirements (NHBC & LABC)
Ensure cost effective production in line with development budgets by ensuring that the work undertaken is in full accordance with the cost provision allocated
Organise regular site production meetings and pre-plan and ensure efficient usage of all resources, including labour, sub-contractors, plant and materials
Ensure accurate production/progress returns are updated and sent to Construction Manager
Attend and minute a weekly Sales/Construction Meeting
Ensure the quality of finished product and thoroughly inspect and snag each plot prior to each NHBC key stage inspection
Ensure all site administration is carried out in accordance with Head Office requirements
Skills & Experience Required
You must have proven track record of Project Managing volume house building sites
Experience within timber frame developments
Up to date and relevant knowledge of building legislation
Relevant qualifications including CSCS Managers Card, SMSTS, and First Aid.
If you are interested in this Contracts Manager position, please forward your CV to (url removed)