About the role

Contracts Manager – House Building
Location: North East Region (commutable to regional office)
Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent
Industry: Housebuilding / Residential Development

About the Role
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and driven Contracts Manager to oversee multiple residential construction sites across the North East of England. Reporting to the Head of Construction, you will be responsible for the safe, efficient, and cost-effective delivery of high-quality homes, while building and leading a high-performing operational team.

This is a key leadership position where you’ll balance strategic oversight with on-the-ground performance and people development.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day construction activity across multiple live housing developments

• Ensure sites deliver on time, on budget, and to required safety and quality standards

• Oversee and support Site Managers, subcontractors, and supplier relationships

• Drive site performance through regular visits, monitoring KPIs, and ensuring programme adherence

• Lead team development, mentoring, and recruitment to support regional growth

• Promote a strong health, safety, and customer-first culture

• Actively participate in succession planning and long-term talent development across the region

Skills & Experience

• Demonstrated success in a Contracts Manager or senior construction leadership role

• Proven track record within the residential construction sector

• Strong commercial awareness and cost-control capability

• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills

• Deep understanding of H&S regulations, building legislation, and local planning procedures

• Experience with affordable housing, joint ventures or partnership developments beneficial

Qualifications

• SMSTS

• CSCS

• First Aid

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary and performance-linked bonus

• Company car or car allowance

• Pension and private medical insurance

• Staff discounts and employee offers

• Ongoing training, development and career progression in a growing region

Our Culture
We value leaders who are:

• Straightforward - clear, honest, and effective

• Collaborative – team-oriented and people-first

• Passionate - committed to delivering exceptional homes and service

• Creative - daptive, problem-solving, and proactive

How to Apply
To express interest in this opportunity, please submit your CV 

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