Contracts manager - Main contractor - Refurbishment

HAYS
London

Job Description

Contracts manager, Main contractor, South East London, Refurbishment & construction works.

Your new company
This long-established construction firm operates across London and the South East, delivering a wide range of refurbishment projects.
Their work covers everything from commercial and residential developments to specialist heritage and conservation projects. They work for a range of clients with a bias towards public sector/local authority works, including office fitout, commercial buildings, planned maintenance schemes and education refurbs, with project values ranging from 500k small refurbishments to major schemes up to £10 million.
Following a busy 2025 and several recently awarded schemes, they are going from strength to strength in both orderbook and productivity. As such, they are actively looking to recruit an experienced contracts manager to join the team and lead on several of the new upcoming projects.

Your new role
The role is all about keeping things running smoothly — managing 3 jobs from a technical, safety and people perspective, making sure deadlines and budgets are hit, and keeping everyone from clients to site teams updated on progress. You’ll be the go-to person for contracts, problem-solving, and making sure everything stays on track. Technically, you will be responsible for programming, progress reporting to directors, all client liaison and adding value to commercial, design and H&S departments.

What you'll need to succeed
You’ll need solid experience in a similar role, a good understanding of JCT contracts, and the ability to juggle priorities while keeping a cool head. Strong communication skills are key, and if you’ve got relevant qualifications in construction or project management, even better. You will be comfortable writing/ammending programmes and be technically comfortable working with estimating, surveying, design and safety teams. Project experience in the high-end refurbishment market is a positive, as is experience of working on heritage/restoration schemes.

What you'll get in return
A competitive salary of upto £80k (DOE) + package along with the chance to work with a respected well-run main contractor working from SE London covering projects across Central and the SE.

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
# 4758761
Posted 2026-04-18

Recommended Jobs

School Business Manager - Outstanding All‑Through School...

Marchant Recruitment
Hounslow, Greater London

Start Date: January 2026 Location: West London About the Role An innovative all‑through school in West London is seeking a School Business Manager to lead strategic business operations. You…

View Details
Posted 2025-12-16

Teacher of Mathematics

Teaching Vacancies
Southwark, Greater London

What skills and experience we're looking for Experience • Experience of working with young people (11-16) • Ability to teach outstanding lessons • Proven subject expertise and an understanding…

View Details
Posted 2026-04-16

Category Manager - Packaging

tms
London

ABOUT US tms unites technology, marketing, and sourcing to drive transformational change for the world's leading brands. With 1,200+ employees across 26 countries, we offer an impressive range of …

View Details
Posted 2026-04-12

Caretaker | Bromley

Marchant Recruitment
Bromley, Greater London

A popular primary school in Bromley is seeking a practical Caretaker to join the site team from January 2026. The Caretaker will oversee site security, manage routine maintenance and carry out small …

View Details
Posted 2025-12-13

Electrical Project Design Engineer

GH Engage Limited
City of London, Greater London

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for experienced Electrical Project Design Engineers to join a Tier One M&E Building Services Contractor delivering landmark Data Centre project iN Central London po…

View Details
Posted 2026-04-12

Technical Lead, Incident Response (Hiring Immediately)

S-RM
London

WHO WE ARE   S-RM is a global intelligence and cyber security consultancy. Since 2005, we’ve helped some of the most demanding clients in the world solve some of their toughest information security c…

View Details
Posted 2026-03-24

Account Executive, Social

wppmedia
London

About WPP Media WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world’s leading brands. With exceptional talent, trusted data and intelligence, and world-class partnerships – all united by our pioneer…

View Details
Posted 2026-04-15

Travel Agency Sales Manager

Platinum Travel Recruitment Ltd
London

We are seeking an experienced and driven Travel Agency Sales Manager to join a bespoke travel company, hybrid working model. If you with a passion for travel and a proven track record in sales with a …

View Details
Posted 2025-12-16

Senior Webflow Developer (UX/UI)

Bauer Media Outdoor
London

Bauer Media Outdoor is one of the UK’s leading Out of Home media owners and infrastructure companies, with more than 33,000 advertising sites in our portfolio. Our talented team of over 600+ people w…

View Details
Posted 2026-03-18