Contracts Manager- Facades

This is an opportunity to join one of the UK's most progressive principal contractors, operating at the forefront of the façade remediation and external envelope sector.

The successful Contracts Manager will play a key role in overseeing the delivery of multiple projects across the UK. This is a genuinely hands-on Contracts Manager position, combining senior project oversight with a strong presence on site and direct involvement in driving teams, programme and delivery.

Backed by a publicly listed parent group with turnover exceeding £600 million and strong financial reserves, the business combines the stability of an established group with the pace and flexibility of a specialist contractor. With projects secured into 2029 and values reaching circa £22 million, this is a business offering genuine long-term stability and progression.

The company is also known for doing things differently. Its Contracts Managers are expected to be visible, hands-on and actively involved in solving problems on site, working closely with Site Managers, Project Managers, subcontractors and clients to drive projects forward.

Contracts Manager - Salary & Benefits

Salary: £80,000 - £100,000 DOE (open to discussion)
Office near Portsmouth- flexible with hybrid/remote working & nationwide projects
25 days holiday + Bank Holidays
Loyalty incentives increasing holiday entitlement up to 30 days
Christmas shutdown
Company bonus scheme
Project and departmental bonus schemes
Personal reward scheme
Company share/LTIP opportunities
Death in service cover
Critical illness cover
Aviva Smart Health and wellbeing support
Mentor, coaching and personal development programmes
Monthly internal training, Udemy and CPD courses
Financial support for professional studies
Department social budgets and regular company events
Charity fundraising daysContracts Manager - Job Overview

Take responsibility for the successful delivery of multiple façade, cladding and external envelope projects
Provide strong day-to-day leadership across site teams, driving programme, productivity and construction methodology
Maintain a visible and hands-on presence on site, working directly with Site Managers, Supervisors, subcontractors and operatives
Lead projects from pre-construction through to completion and handover
Develop and manage programmes, sequencing, logistics and project delivery plans
Coordinate design, procurement, commercial and site teams to keep projects progressing
Chair progress meetings with clients, consultants, subcontractors and internal teams
Monitor progress against programme and contractual milestones, implementing recovery strategies where required
Take ownership of site-based issues, resolving problems quickly and practically
Maintain strong standards across health and safety, quality and workmanship
Support commercial teams with cost control, variations, procurement and project performance
Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants and the supply chain
Mentor and develop Site Managers and other members of the project delivery teamContracts Manager - Requirements

Willingness to travel nationwide
Strong experience delivering projects within façade, cladding, roofing or the wider external envelope sector
Previous experience as a Contracts Manager, Senior Contracts Manager or equivalent
Proven experience managing projects from pre-construction through to completion
Strong site management and construction delivery background
Confident leading Site Managers, subcontractors and wider project teams
Strong understanding of programmes, sequencing, logistics, quality and health & safety
Commercially aware with a good understanding of contract performance and project costs
Excellent communication and client-facing skills
A hands-on, proactive approach with the ability to get out on site and drive issues through to resolution
Experience within a specialist contractor or principal contractor environment preferredWhat makes this opportunity different?

Secure workload and confirmed projects extending into 2029
Financial backing from a £600m+ publicly listed group
Projects ranging up to circa £22 million
A genuinely hands-on Contracts Manager position rather than a purely administrative or contractual role
Strong involvement in the day-to-day delivery and leadership of projects
Genuine progression opportunities as the business continues to grow
A progressive culture where employee feedback directly influences senior management
Significant investment in training, coaching and personal development
Strong internal progression, with senior leaders having developed through the business
Specialist façade and envelope expertise retained in-house
A modern approach to construction, commercial management and project deliveryBennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.

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