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Contracts Manager

Location: Cardiff
Salary: £78K- £82K per Year
Contract: Permanent
Type: Full Time

Reference: OJFR5486_1790349794
Posted: September 25, 2026

We are currently working with an established housebuilder who are looking to appoint an experienced Contracts Manager to oversee a portfolio of developments across South Wales.

The role will cover a range of traditional build and timber frame housing developments, with responsibility for ensuring projects are delivered safely, on programme, to the required quality standards and within budget.

The Role

  • Oversee multiple residential developments across South Wales
  • Manage and support Site Managers and wider site teams
  • Monitor programme, quality, health & safety and commercial performance
  • Ensure developments are delivered to company standards and build specifications
  • Work closely with subcontractors, suppliers and internal departments
  • Carry out regular site visits and provide clear progress reporting
  • Drive performance and ensure key build targets are achieved
  • Identify and resolve issues across sites to keep projects on track

The Candidate

The successful candidate must come from a housebuilding background and have proven experience managing multiple residential developments.

You will ideally have experience across both traditional build and timber frame construction, together with a strong understanding of the South Wales housing market.

We are looking for someone with:

  • Proven experience as a Contracts Manager or similar senior operational role within housebuilding
  • Strong knowledge of residential construction
  • Experience managing multiple sites and site teams
  • Experience with traditional build and/or timber frame
  • Strong leadership and communication skills
  • A good understanding of programme, quality, health & safety and commercial control
  • A valid CSCS card, SMSTS and First Aid

This is an excellent opportunity to join an established housebuilder with a strong pipeline of work across South Wales.