Contracts Manager

Contracts Manager Painting & Decorating

Grays, Essex

Hours 8am to 4pm

£60,000 Company vehicle or allowance

Bonus scheme 28 days holiday including bank holidays

The Role at a Glance

If you are someone who thrives on being out on site and enjoys keeping projects moving, this could be a brilliant next step. Around 80% of your time will be site-based, with the remaining time spent in the Grays office, supporting planning and project coordination. You will also be travelling across London and the South East, so you will need to enjoy being on the go.

This opportunity is perfect for someone who has genuine experience managing painting & decorating contracts and prefers working for a company that values real, hands on experience over a corporate CV.

About the Opportunity

I am working with a long standing contractor who specialises in commercial painting & decorating and has a genuinely warm, close knit feel to the business. They are looking for a confident Contracts Manager who can take ownership of multiple live projects, ensuring everything runs smoothly, safely, and to a high standard.

You will be the person tying everything together, people, progress, quality, costs, and client relationships.

What You Will Be Getting Involved In

• Overseeing several live projects at once
• Coordinating works from handover right through to completion
• Managing labour, quality checks, timelines, and daily site activity
• Leading both supervisors and subcontracted painting teams
• Handling variations, pricing additional works, and keeping costs on track
• Attending site and client meetings and being the go-to contact
• Ensuring all H&S processes are followed (RAMS, COSHH, CDM etc.)
• Supporting valuations, progress reporting, and final accounts

What You Will Need to Bring

• Strong background as a Contracts Manager or Senior Site Manager in painting & decorating (or a closely aligned trade)
• Comfortable overseeing multiple projects at once
• Experience working with subcontract labour
• Confident, professional, and great at building relationships
• Full UK driving licence

Great to Have (But Not Essential)

• Experience working in live/occupied environments such as schools, hospitals, or residential buildings
• Good commercial understanding, especially around variations
• SMSTS or SSSTS
• Management - level CSCS

Who Will Love This Role

Someone who enjoys variety, thrives under pressure, and takes pride in delivering high quality projects. You will be organised, approachable, and solutions focused and you will feel right at home in a business that values loyalty, honesty, and genuine teamwork.

If this sounds like your next move, I would love to hear from you!

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