Construction Contracts Manager

Contracts Manager

Location: South Wales (Travelling UK)

Sector: Leisure Refurbishments & New Builds

Salary: Circa £75,000 + Package

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The Opportunity

A brilliant opportunity for an experienced Contracts Manager to join a respected leisure-sector contractor delivering fast-paced refurbishments and new-build schemes across the UK. You’ll oversee a mix of live leisure, hospitality and accommodation projects, leading multiple teams while ensuring quality, programme and commercial performance.

If you enjoy variety, nationwide travel and working in an environment where no two days are the same, this is a fantastic role offering long-term stability and progression.

Role Overview

You will be responsible for:

• Managing 2–3 live projects at any one time.
• Overseeing fast-track refurbishments and new-build schemes.
• Supporting teams from pre-construction through to handover.
• Ensuring H&S, quality and programme milestones are achieved.
• Managing subcontractors, supply chain partners and site teams.
• Liaising with clients and stakeholders on progress and delivery.
• Producing reports and updates for the Operations Director.
• Nationwide travel to sites as required.

About You

• Experience as a Contracts Manager or Senior Project Manager.
• Strong background in leisure, hospitality, pubs, hotels or fast-track refurb work.
• Able to manage several projects at once with tight deadlines.
• Practical understanding of build processes, fit-out logistics and quality standards.
• Confident communicator with strong leadership ability.
• Longevity in previous roles is important (not a job-hopper).
• Full UK driving licence and flexibility to travel across the UK.

Company Profile

This contractor has a long-standing reputation for delivering high-quality leisure spaces, pub refurbishments, bars, restaurants and specialist new-build facilities. With repeat clients, a stable workload and a supportive senior leadership team, they provide a collaborative environment where operational leaders can thrive and progress.

What’s in it for you?

• Circa £75,000 + package
• Car allowance or vehicle option
• Hotel accommodation & travel expenses covered
• Long-term progression and stability
• Holiday + wellbeing benefits
• Supportive, close-knit operational team

About Walker & Sloan

Walker & Sloan are a BCorp certified recruitment business specialising in construction and the built environment. xwzovoh I, Jack Houghton, work closely with regional and national contractors across the UK, ensuring full confidentiality for all applicants.