Contracts Manager

New Contracts Manager position in Maidstone, Kent. Are you looking for the next step in your career?



* Position: Contracts Manager



* Start date: April 2025



* Contract type: Permanent



* Location: Maidstone, Kent



* Pay rate: £90,000 - £100,000 + car allowance & competitive benefits package



* Xenon Recruitment contact: Matt Jasper



The company:



An award winning 5* residential developer who have a strong presence across the Southern Home Counties. They have a consistent track record of delivering high profile schemes, achieving Pride in the Job status across multiple sites year after year.



The role:



Reporting into a Construction Director you will be part of a team responsible for delivering in excess of 500x units per year across Kent. Your role will involve but not be limited to:



* Management of 3-5 live sites running concurrently



* Management and development of staff across the Site Management teams



* Weekly progress meetings with site teams



* Review site teams progress on a weekly basis and status reports



* Liaise with commercial and technical departments on a regular basis to ensure delivery of developments



* Liaise regularly with external bodies regarding developments including Building Control, HSE, Utilities and Service providers and NHBC.



* Provide weekly progress reports to the Construction Director on progress across all the developments



* Ensure all Legal Completions are programmed accurately and dates achieved



* Preparation of the master build programme for all live and upcoming developments



* Chair pre-planning, pre-tender and pre-start meetings



* Liaise with subcontractors and suppliers on a regular basis



* Monitor all customer satisfaction surveys and summary reports



* Monitor, drive and deliver on key metrics including Health & Safety, Customer Service and NHBC (CQR)



About you:



* You will have gained circa 10+ years experience, ideally working for a Residential Developer



* Have the correct CITB qualifications for the position (CSCS Card, SMSTS, First Aid at Work)



* Experience working on similar schemes would be preferable, but not essential



* Experience of managing and coordinating multiple site teams



* Strong organisational and time management skills



* A track record of delivery in your current role