Contracts Manager Architectural Metalwork

Contracts Manager - Feature Staircases Projects Across London and the South of England Apex Search & Selection is proud to be partnering with one of the UK's leading specialists in bespoke feature staircases, to recruit an experienced Contracts Manager. If you're looking to work on prestigious, design-led construction projects where craftsmanship meets engineering excellence, this is an opportunity to join a growing business with an outstanding reputation. The Opportunity As Contracts Manager, you'll take ownership of multiple high-value staircase projects from pre-start through to successful completion, ensuring programmes, budgets and quality standards are delivered to an exceptional level. Working closely with clients, architects, contractors and site teams, you'll play a pivotal role in delivering some of the UK's most impressive bespoke staircase installations. Your Responsibilities * Manage multiple live projects simultaneously. * Lead projects from pre-construction through to handover. * Build strong relationships with clients, architects and main contractors. * Oversee programme delivery, budgets and commercial performance. * Coordinate site teams, subcontractors and suppliers. * Ensure health & safety, quality and compliance standards are maintained. * Identify and resolve project risks proactively. We're Looking For ✔ Proven experience as a Contracts Manager within construction. ✔ Experience within joinery, fit-out, specialist subcontracting, architectural metalwork or staircases would be essential. ✔ Excellent client-facing and communication skills. ✔ Strong commercial awareness. ✔ Ability to manage multiple fast-paced projects. ✔ A proactive, solutions-focused approach. Why Join ? * Join a respected specialist contractor with an excellent industry reputation. * Work on architecturally impressive, high-end projects. * Long-term career progression within a growing business. * Collaborative and supportive team culture. * Opportunity to deliver landmark staircase projects across the South of England. Interested? If you're an experienced Contracts Manager ready for your next challenge, we'd love to speak with you confidentially