Senior Contracts Manager

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Overview

A leading high-end residential contractor is seeking a Senior Contracts Manager to take overall responsibility for a portfolio of luxury refurbishment and new build projects across London's prime and super-prime residential market.

This is a senior leadership role, overseeing multiple contracts managers and site teams, driving delivery excellence, commercial performance and client satisfaction across complex, high-value schemes.

Key Responsibilities

• Take strategic responsibility for multiple high-end residential projects (typically £1m - £10m+)
• Lead and mentor Contracts Managers, Site Managers and project teams
• Oversee project delivery from pre-construction through to completion and handover
• Maintain full control of programme, budget, quality and risk across the portfolio
• Build and manage strong relationships with UHNW clients, consultants and stakeholders
• Review and approve contracts, procurement strategy, variations and final accounts
• Ensure exceptional quality standards across all projects in line with luxury market expectations
• Drive health & safety culture and compliance across all sites
• Provide regular performance reporting to directors and senior leadership
• Identify efficiencies, improvements and growth opportunities within project delivery

Requirements

• Extensive experience as a Senior Contracts Manager or Contracts Manager within high-end / prime residential construction
• Proven track record delivering complex luxury refurbishments and new builds
• Strong commercial acumen and contractual knowledge
• Excellent leadership and team development skills
• Ability to manage large budgets and multiple high-value schemes simultaneously
• Exceptional client-facing and stakeholder management ability
• Highly organised with strong problem-solving skills
• Full UK driving licence

Desirable

• Background in a construction trade or project management
• Experience with listed buildings, basement works or complex structural refurbishments
• Construction-related qualifications (HNC/HND/Degree or equivalent)

What's on Offer

• Senior leadership role within a respected luxury residential contractor
• Portfolio of premium projects across London
• Competitive salary, bonus and benefits package
• Clear progression to Operations Director/Construction Director level
• Long-term stability within a growing business