Contracts Manager

Contracts Manager – Fire Remediation / Cladding (Social Housing)
South London | £80,000 – £90,000 + £6,000 Car Allowance + Benefits | ASAP Start

TLG are currently working with a leading main contractor with a turnover in excess of £500m, who are looking to appoint an experienced Contracts Manager to oversee a major fire remediation and cladding project in South London.

This is a high-profile, long-term scheme within the social housing sector, offering the opportunity to take full operational ownership of a complex, multi-phase programme.

The Role

You will be responsible for the successful delivery of a 2-year fire remediation/cladding project, consisting of 21 residential blocks delivered across 3 phases. Reporting into senior leadership, you will oversee multiple site teams and ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, and within budget.

Key Responsibilities

Full lifecycle management of fire remediation and cladding works
Overseeing multiple site teams across a phased programme
Ensuring strict compliance with fire safety and regulatory standards
Driving programme delivery using Microsoft Project and 4Projects
Managing subcontractors, client relationships, and stakeholder engagement
Maintaining strong commercial oversight, including cost control and reporting
Ensuring health & safety standards are upheld across all sites

Requirements

Proven experience as a Contracts Manager within a main contractor environment
Essential: Demonstrable experience delivering fire remediation/cladding projects
Strong background working within the social housing sector
High level of commercial awareness
Proficiency in Microsoft Project and 4Projects
Ability to manage multi-phase, multi-site programmes
Strong leadership and communication skills

What's on Offer

Salary: £80,000 – £90,000 (DOE)
£6,000 Car Allowance
Comprehensive benefits package
Long-term, secure project pipeline
Opportunity to work with a well-established, reputable contractor