Senior Contracts Manager

Contracts Manager
(Residential | NI)
If you’re already a Contracts Manager, you don’t need another job spec.
There are enough adverts talking about “exciting opportunities.” This isn’t one of them.
You know the job.
The real question is… why would you move?
Here’s the honest answer
* You’ll have full ownership of 3-4 live projects
* You won’t be buried in layers of management
* Decisions get made quickly
* You’ll work with people who actually want things done properly
* You’ll be listened to by the shareholders
And importantly…
There’s room to grow.
Not in a vague “career progression” sense. In a real sense.
This role sits within the business’s succession thinking. For the right person, there’s a genuine opportunity to step into a more senior leadership position over time.
The job itself
You’ll run multiple residential projects, including social housing
.
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
It’s not complicated. But it does require someone who knows what they’re doing.
What you’ll 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 don’t need to be overly polished, but you do need to be effective.
* You get things done
* You handle people well (different personalities, competing priorities)
* You’re comfortable being accountable
* You don’t need babysitting, but you’re not difficult to work with either
Why people move here
Usually one of three reasons:
* They’re stuck where they are
* They want more ownership
* They can see a route to something bigger
If none of that resonates, this probably isn’t for you.
If it does, worth a conversation.
Don’t worry if you don’t have an up-to-date CV, we can deal with that later.
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