Contracts Manager in Hampshire

Location: Site-based

Salary: Competitive

Hours: 41 per week

As a Contracts Manager, you’ll lead small project teams and coordinate consultants to deliver complex, high-value projects with precision and efficiency. You’ll bring technical expertise, manage change effectively, and ensure compliance at every stage, driving quality and excellence across all aspects of project delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Work closely with the Project Director to shape and implement project strategy, making interventions to simplify processes and improve operational efficiency.
• Assist in preparing and delivering Project Execution Plans (PEPs), collaborating with the team, monitoring performance, and updating plans as required.
• Provide clear, accurate reporting for both internal stakeholders and external clients.
• Oversee project documentation, including IRS, procurement, and CDP trackers, ensuring consistency and compliance.
• Support pre-construction and bidding activities when required, contributing expertise to secure new opportunities.
• Coordinate professional consultants and manage internal project teams of 2–5 people, ensuring clear communication and seamless project delivery.
• Apply strong technical knowledge and construction expertise to problem-solving and decision-making.
• Use programming software (ideally Elecosoft Powerproject) to plan, monitor, and optimise schedules.

Project Portfolio

You’ll be involved in projects ranging from £500k to £5m, including luxury new builds, refurbishments, swimming pools, spas, and high-specification kitchens and bathrooms. Attention to detail and a commitment to the highest quality standards will be central to your work.

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package including pension, life cover, sick pay, and enhanced family leave.
• Holiday allowance that grows with service, plus bank holidays and Christmas closure.
• Health and wellbeing initiatives including healthcare support, flu vaccines, and tailored menopause plans.
• Employee Assistance Programme offering legal, financial, and counselling services.
• Long-service awards and exclusive retail discounts.
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities to accelerate your career.

What We’re Looking For

• Proven leadership skills with experience managing small internal teams.
• Strong background in high-end residential or specialist construction projects.
• Ability to coordinate consultants and manage complex project information.
• Solid understanding of pre-construction processes, SHE regulations, and compliance.
• Proficiency in project programming, ideally with Elecosoft Powerproject.
• A collaborative, detail-focused approach and a commitment to delivering excellence.

How to apply: Please send an up-to-date CV in strict confidence or contact the office.

The ITS Group is committed to promoting equal opportunities in employment. You and any job applicants will receive equal treatment regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. We welcome all applicants and are committed to an inclusive environment for all.