TCS Contracts
Lechlade, Gloucestershire
Mar 04, 2026
Full time
Contract Manager High-End Residential Construction Location: Cotswolds Salary: £50,000+ per year Contract: Full-time, Permanent About the Role Client is seeking an experienced Contract Manager to lead the delivery of multiple high-end residential projects across the Cotswolds. This is a senior, hands-on role offering significant scope, influence, and responsibility within a quality-driven construction business. You will take full ownership of project delivery, ensuring programmes, budgets, quality standards, and client expectations are met or exceeded. The role demands confidence in decision-making, excellent client-facing skills, and the ability to operate at both detailed and strategic levels. Key Responsibilities Lead multiple concurrent projects from pre-construction to completion and handover Plan, programme, and resource projects efficiently to enable site teams to operate without ambiguity Chair pre-start meetings and maintain clear communication with clients, consultants, and teams Monitor budgets, forecasts, and commercial performance, taking corrective action when required Oversee subcontractor performance and ensure compliance with contracts, health & safety, and quality standards Mentor and support Site Managers and project teams to achieve consistent, high-quality outcomes Essential Skills & Experience Minimum 10 years experience delivering complex construction projects Strong leadership capability with confidence to make and stand by decisions Excellent client-facing skills, particularly in high-pressure or sensitive situations Commercially astute, with a clear understanding of how decisions affect programme, margin, and reputation Highly organised, calm under pressure, and able to balance detail with big-picture thinking Desirable Experience in high-end residential, heritage, or bespoke construction Strong understanding of contractual mechanisms and cost control QS or commercial background beneficial but not essential Systems & Skills Strong IT literacy, including MS Office and project programming software (e.g., MS Project) Able to analyse information, identify trends, and anticipate issues before they arise Clear written and verbal communicator capable of reporting insightfully Why This Role Will Appeal This position offers a rare opportunity to shape project delivery within a well-established, quality-focused business. If you are motivated by ownership, influence, and long-term impact, this role will allow you to deliver exceptional projects while playing a key role in the growth and reputation of the company. How to Apply To apply, please send your CV and a brief covering letter outlining your relevant experience.