Contracts Manager NEW

Bromley, London
Daniel Owen Ltd

Contracts Manager

Location: Bromley
Sector: Building Restoration & External Refurbishment
Industry: Building and Construction
Salary: Competitive – Dependent on Experience

Overview

Our client is a well-established building restoration and refurbishment contractor based in Kent, with over 24 years of experience delivering high-quality projects across London and the South East.

Due to continued growth, they are looking to recruit an experienced Contracts Manager to join their team. This is an excellent opportunity for a driven construction professional with a strong main contractor background and proven experience managing multiple restoration and refurbishment projects.

The successful candidate will play a key role in overseeing project delivery, managing client relationships, coordinating site teams, and ensuring projects are completed safely, on programme, and within budget.

The Role

The Contracts Manager will be responsible for overseeing multiple building restoration and refurbishment projects across London and the surrounding areas.

Managing up to 10 projects simultaneously, you will work closely with site teams, subcontractors, clients, and senior management to ensure projects are delivered to the highest standards while maintaining strong commercial and operational control throughout.

Key Responsibilities

Project & Contract Management

• Overseeing the successful delivery of multiple restoration and refurbishment projects
• Managing contracts from pre-construction through to project completion
• Dealing with contract variations and negotiating with clients where required
• Monitoring project progress, budgets, and programme performance
• Ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, and to the required quality standards
• Identifying and resolving operational issues as they arise
• Attending client meetings and providing regular project updates

Health & Safety

• Preparing and reviewing Method Statements and Risk Assessments (RAMS)
• Ensuring all projects comply with current health and safety legislation
• Carrying out regular site visits and inspections
• Promoting and maintaining high standards of site safety across all projects
• Supporting site teams with health and safety best practices

Commercial & Financial Management

• Issuing orders to subcontractors and suppliers
• Managing subcontractor performance and overseeing completed works
• Processing one-off and rolling payments to contractors
• Monitoring project costs and assisting with financial reporting
• Supporting the commercial team with project valuations and variations

Leadership & Coordination

• Managing and motivating site teams and subcontractors
• Providing clear instructions and leadership across multiple projects
• Coordinating labour, materials, and subcontractor resources
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships
• Prioritising workloads and ensuring project deadlines are achieved
• Producing written reports and communicating progress to senior management

Requirements

• Proven track record working for a Main Contractor
• Minimum 5-10 years’ experience within a Contracts Manager role
• Strong experience within the building restoration and external refurbishment sector
• Experience overseeing and managing multiple construction projects simultaneously
• Excellent organisational skills and strong attention to detail
• Strong report writing and administration skills
• Good commercial awareness and understanding of contract management
• Ability to solve problems and make effective decisions under pressure
• Strong leadership and people management skills
• Ability to prioritise workloads and work to tight deadlines
• Flexible, methodical, and conscientious approach
• Full UK Driving Licence

Desirable:

• Experience managing projects throughout London and the South East
• Knowledge of heritage, restoration, fa ade, or specialist refurbishment works
• Strong network of subcontractor and supplier contacts
• Relevant construction management qualifications
• SMSTS, First Aid or equivalent health and safety qualification

The Opportunity

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a respected and long-established contractor with over 24 years of success within the restoration and refurbishment sector.

The successful candidate will oversee a diverse portfolio of projects across London, taking ownership of multiple contracts while working within a supportive and growing business. The company offers genuine long-term career prospects and the opportunity to play a significant role in its continued growth.

While a company vehicle is not provided, all travel expenses to site are fully reimbursed. With the office conveniently located in Bromley, Kent, near excellent public transport links, many of the company’s Contracts Managers choose to travel to projects via public transport.