Contracts Manager

We don’t just manage projects—we lead them from the front.

As a Contracts Manager at Hill, you’ll take full responsibility for delivering multiple residential projects simultaneously—ensuring they are built to programme, to budget and to the highest safety and quality standards. You’ll be a trusted operational leader, guiding site teams, managing risk and supporting project performance at every stage.

This is a senior leadership role where you’ll drive delivery, motivate people, and ensure that every site reflects our values, professionalism and pride.

What you’ll do:

• Lead and oversee multiple projects, ensuring safe, timely and high-quality delivery
• Ensure health, safety and environmental compliance is embedded across all sites
• Manage programmes, labour levels and supply chain performance
• Chair subcontractor meetings and monitor progress against procurement and delivery schedules
• Review drawings for buildability and address any technical issues or risks
• Maintain site quality and presentation in line with the Considerate Constructors Scheme
• Work with Commercial, Technical and Sales teams to align goals and resolve issues collaboratively
• Guide cost control, reduce risk and maximise profit through value engineering and material selection
• Approve subcontractor appointments and review performance during and post-delivery
• Lead handovers and ensure client expectations are met at every stage
• Communicate clearly with internal teams and external stakeholders including clients, consultants and residents
• Mentor Site Managers and Trainees—supporting development and setting high standards
• Uphold company policies, model positive leadership and contribute to new business success

What we’re looking for:

• Extensive experience delivering multiple residential construction projects simultaneously
• Strong leadership and team management skills
• In-depth understanding of Health & Safety, CDM and construction quality standards
• Skilled in programme management, resource planning and supply chain coordination
• Commercially aware and confident managing budgets and reporting
• Excellent communicator with stakeholder engagement experience
• Comfortable liaising with clients, consultants, statutory bodies and subcontractors
• Proven ability to lead by example and drive results
• SMSTS, CSCS and Temporary Works Coordinator certifications required

What you’ll get:

• 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays)
• Healthcare cashback plan and wellbeing platform
• Hill Incentive Scheme and retail discounts
• Paid volunteering days and structured career development
• A collaborative environment where your growth is supported, and your work has real impact

Why Hill?

At Hill, we offer more than just a job — we offer the opportunity to make a real and lasting impact. Every person here contributes to delivering sustainable, high-quality homes and shaping vibrant communities across the UK.

Our culture is underpinned by our values:

• Ambition – we set bold goals and support each other to exceed them
• Impact – we focus on delivering meaningful outcomes
• Agility – we move quickly, adapt confidently, and embrace change
• Collaboration – we work together to achieve more, sharing success along the way

As a privately owned business, we’re able to move with pace and purpose. We invest in people, support career growth, and empower individuals to lead from wherever they stand. Hard-working, driven people thrive here — and are recognised for what they deliver and how they deliver it.

Join Hill and be part of a forward-thinking, values-led team. Together, we’re not just building homes — we’re building a lasting legacy.

We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and can provide adjustments throughout the recruitment process.