Contracts Manager

Contracts Managers: Ever run a refurbishment where the building knows more than the drawings?

Good. You’ll feel at home here.

A specialist refurbishment main contractor (Central London base) is looking for a Contracts Manager to deliver high-quality residential refurbishments (£200k–£2m) across London & the South East.

This is proper refurb work:
heritage quirks, live environments, scaffold up, finishes tight — and clients who notice the details.

The role (in reality):
• Running multiple live refurb sites
• Programming, progress & sequencing (not just tracking excuses)
• Managing subcontractors from start to finish
• JCT contracts, RFIs, variations — handled calmly
• Structural, façade, roofing & complex internals (MEP, fire, drylining, glazing)
• Owning quality, H&S (CDM 2015 / BSA 2023) and commercial performance

This suits someone who:
• Knows refurbishment isn’t new build with better stories
• Can lead site teams without micromanagement
• Is commercially sharp and client-credible
• Understands that shortcuts always come back
• Is comfortable at height and confident with London logistics

Why it’s worth a look:
• Specialist contractor — sticks to what they’re good at
• Blue-chip, repeat-client work
• Real ownership of projects
• No theatre. No hovering. Just delivery.

If you like refurbishment work where judgement matters and decisions stick, we can arrange a discreet chat.

Spencer Wade | (phone number removed) | (url removed)