Contracts Manager

Posted on 08 May 2026

£60,000 - £80,000/annum + package

At a glance

Job Description

An established and highly respected bespoke construction business operating across the Cotswolds is seeking an exceptional Contracts Manager to join its senior delivery team.

This is a rare opportunity to work on some of the region’s finest private residential projects, including listed manor houses, heritage restorations, luxury refurbishments, bespoke country homes and architect-led developments valued in excess of £6m.

The company has built an outstanding reputation for delivering high-end craftsmanship, traditional building excellence and meticulous attention to detail across some of the most prestigious private addresses in the Cotswolds.

The successful individual will play a key role overseeing multiple high-quality projects from pre-construction through to handover, working closely with discerning private clients, architects, interior designers and specialist subcontractors.

This is not a volume-build environment. Every project is bespoke, detail-driven and relationship-led.

About our client:

The company is recognised for delivering exceptional residential construction projects where quality, craftsmanship and client experience remain at the forefront of every scheme.

Their portfolio includes:

• Grade II and Grade II* listed building restorations
• Luxury countryside estates
• Bespoke new-build homes
• High-end refurbishments and extensions
• Barn conversions and heritage projects
• Traditional stone and timber construction
• Complex internal reconfigurations
• High-specification interior fit-outs
• Ancillary buildings, leisure facilities and swimming pools

The business has developed long-standing relationships with leading architects, interior designers, consultants and private clients throughout the region and continues to secure an impressive pipeline of prestigious work.

Contracts Manager Job Description:

The Contracts Manager will oversee multiple prime residential projects simultaneously, ensuring schemes are delivered to the highest possible standards across programme, quality, commercial performance and client satisfaction.

You will act as a senior figure within the delivery team, maintaining excellent communication with clients and consultants while supporting Site Managers and project teams throughout the full construction lifecycle.

Contracts Manager Key responsibilities:

• Managing multiple high-end residential projects from pre-construction through to completion
• Acting as the primary point of contact for clients, consultants and design teams
• Overseeing programme management, quality assurance and commercial performance
• Leading and mentoring Site Managers and operational teams
• Working closely with Quantity Surveyors and commercial departments
• Coordinating specialist subcontractors and traditional trades
• Managing client expectations throughout all project stages
• Chairing progress meetings and maintaining excellent communication across stakeholders
• Resolving complex refurbishment and heritage construction challenges
• Ensuring exceptional standards of finish and attention to detail are consistently achieved
• Maintaining strong health & safety standards across all live sites

Contracts Manager Candidate Profile:

We are seeking an experienced construction professional who genuinely understands the expectations of the luxury private residential market.

The successful candidate will ideally possess:

• Proven experience delivering prime residential construction projects
• Strong listed building and heritage refurbishment experience
• Experience managing projects valued up to £6m+
• Excellent client-facing and interpersonal skills
• Quantity Surveying background or formal QS training
• Strong commercial awareness and contractual understanding
• Exceptional attention to detail and quality standards
• Experience managing multiple live projects simultaneously
• Strong communication skills with architects, designers and consultants
• A calm, solutions-focused and highly professional approach
• Stable career history within high-end residential construction

Location Requirement

Due to the nature of the projects and team structure, applicants must live within approximately 45 minutes of the Cotswolds region.

Why This Role?

This is an opportunity to join a business delivering some of the most interesting and prestigious residential schemes in the South West.

You will work alongside highly skilled tradespeople, respected architects and premium private clients on projects where quality genuinely comes before volume.

The company has also built an exceptionally efficient delivery model, supported by its own plant and labour teams, alongside a trusted network of repeat subcontractors and specialist trades who have been carefully developed through years of successful project delivery. This creates a highly collaborative environment, consistent quality standards and a smooth delivery process across every project helping you to work to your full potential.

The company offers:

• Excellent salary and package
• Long-term career progression
• Secure pipeline of high-quality projects
• Supportive and highly experienced senior leadership team
• Strong reputation within the luxury residential market
• Opportunity to work on landmark heritage properties
• Professional, collaborative and quality-driven working environment

For a confidential discussion regarding this opportunity, please apply with your CV or contact Alex directly on 07442070998.

Contact

• Alex Haynes
• 02380981601
• alexhaynes@oneway.co.uk