13 Contracts Manager jobs in Kent

Our Maidstone team is seeking a Contracts Manager who embodies our values and can lead the successful delivery of our painting contracts. 

At Ian Williams, our commitment to quality, professionalism, and high standards ensures we deliver exceptional results. In our ambitious environment, we provide the tools, knowledge, and leadership to make things happen.

We believe leadership is not about dictating but about connecting. We create an environment where individuals feel valued and empowered, providing the opportunity to have open and honest conversations. By recognising our people's unique strengths, we work to help you achieve your potential and go further with us.

We value fairness, inclusivity, and respect. Your hard work will always be rewarded and recognised, and with this, we offer the following:

Benefits:

• Be part of the company profit share scheme (14% of base salary achieved last year)
li>Private mileage scheme and fuel card
• Let us help you prepare for your future with an enhanced employer pension contribution of up to 7% OR a savings scheme
• Annual leave (inc. Public Holidays) buy up to 5 days or sell up to 3 days per year
li>Annual pay reviews
• Life, Medical and Permanent Health Insurance
• Enhanced maternity/ paternity pay
• Training and development opportunities
• Exclusive discounts from our preferred supplier
• Access to the Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity to support your health and wellbeing, including free legal and financial advice.

The Contracts Manager role:

• Responsible for leading the operational delivery of a variety of painting contracts within the South East. 
< i>Instilling ownership and responsibility in your teams , you lead and support the successful delivery of works, on time and to budget.  li>With a direct labour team, you lead by example, motivating, incentivising, and developing individuals. This includes Apprentices, as we believe in delivering our work directly, and developing from within.   li>Take ownership of recruitment, onboarding, and induction of new members.  < i>Health and Safety measures will be paramount to you, and you'll ensure they  are in place and monitored. li>Ensure resources, including subcontractors, plant, and materials are available to deliver the work as planned?
• Building relationships both internally and externally, we encourage commercial and operational teams to work closely together to ensure the successful delivery of a contract.
• Sense check site reporting, produce accurate reporting, and implement corrective actions.
li>Be accountable and manage your own time, allowing you to maintain productivity and ensure procedures and reports are up to date.

What will I bring to the Contracts Manager role?

• Experience in producing high standards of Health and Safety management through strong system controls and leadership by example?
li>Strong planning and organising skills to make workstreams are successful in delivery, resource and quality, while understanding cost and risk management li>Demonstrable experience in managing direct labour, you invest in your team and understand individuals capabilities, to maximise their potential, develop them and produce a high performing team
• Customer centric. Understands customers’ needs and consistently delivers in line with their expectations
< i>An SMSTS qualification with a sound working knowledge of Health and Safety requirements.
• A trade background (all trades considered to NVQ level 2 or equivalent) is preferred, but not essential. 

About Ian Williams Ltd:

Discover more about us by reviewing our website, and also through our social media platforms, along with LinkedIn, Facebook, Indeed and Glassdoor.

The successful applicant will be required to complete a criminal records check.  As an organisation assessing applicants’ suitability for positions which are included in the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order using criminal record checks processed through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), we comply fully with the code of practice and undertake to treat all applicants for positions fairly.

Ian Williams is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Diversity is more than a commitment at Ian Williams—it is the foundation of what we do. We are fully focused on equality and believe deeply in diversity of race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, and all other characteristics that make us different. 

We reserve the right to shortlist prior to the closing date.

Ian Williams Ltd will use applicants’ details for recruitment purposes only. For more information, please read our Candidate Privacy Notice located at our website.

We are delighted to have strong relationships with our preferred agencies, therefore we politely request no agencies engage with us in regards to this position.

CJS Recruitment is seeking experienced Contracts Managers on behalf of our client – a well-established commercial flooring contractor based in East Peckham.
The company provides a comprehensive flooring service to clients in the New Build, Housing Association, Commercial, and Business sectors, with expertise in fitting carpets, laminate, vinyl, LVT, wood flooring, carpet tiles, and undertaking all necessary floor preparation.

Job specification:

As a Contract Manager, you will oversee multiple flooring installation projects from initial planning through to completion, ensuring they are delivered efficiently, within budget, and to specification. You will play a key role in liaising with clients, suppliers, and site teams, and will be responsible for the successful delivery of both small and large-scale flooring contracts.

Key Responsibilities:

Manage end-to-end delivery of floor laying contracts across various sites

Plan and coordinate labour, materials, and logistics to meet project timelines

Monitor project budgets, ensuring cost-effectiveness and profitability

Conduct site visits to oversee work progress and ensure quality standards

Build strong client relationships and provide regular updates

Manage subcontractors and ensure compliance with health and safety regulations

Resolve any issues or delays in a timely and professional manner

Maintain accurate project documentation and reporting

Requirements:

Proven experience as a Contract Manager or similar role in the flooring or construction industry

Strong understanding of floor laying processes (e.g., vinyl, carpet, hardwood, laminate, safety flooring, etc.)

Excellent project management and organisational skills

Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously

Strong leadership, negotiation, and communication skills

Full UK driving licence (preferably) 

SMSTS or SSSTS certification

About the company:

My client is a civil engineering Tier One main contractor who turn over in excess of 120M. They are part of a larger group of companies all within Civil Engineering. They are a multi disciplined company working within aviation, rail, highways, defence, ports and marine and power. Their clients include Network Rail, Crossrail, TFL, Docklands Light Railways, Ministry of Defence and their works cover flood alleviation schemes, public realm works, maintenance, sewage treatment works, earthworks, grounds works, platform extensions, new station buildings, bridges, footbridges, capital and minor works. Project values range from 25,000 up to 20M.

About the opportunity:

This Contracts Manager role is to initially be part of a long term framework at the port of Dover. These works are part of their defence division and include repair and maintenance works across the port. This included both emergency and planned maintenance works. You will be an experienced Contracts Manager who has experience of working with NEC contracts and long term frameworks. There will also be capital works up to the value of 3M including works on 3 lighthouses. Further works include a Thames Water framework so any water based experience would be ideal. You will be based at the Port of Dover for 3 days a week and additional works are throughout the South East so you must be willing to travel.

There is a team of 12 that will be reporting into you and they are looking to grow that team further over the coming months.

About the requirements:

You will ideally come from a Civil Engineering background and have a solid understanding of NEC contracts and long term frameworks. You will have a strong history within Civil Engineering and as this is a permanent opportunity, you must hold stability of employment, holding previous appointments for a minimum of 2 years.

About the benefits and rewards:

For this permanent opportunity, my client is targeting professionals looking to earn anywhere from 80,000 to 87,000 per annum however specific salary will be defined upon experience and suitability.

Furthermore, there will be a generous package on offer including a car allowance of 7020, 26 days annual leave, private family medical cover and 7% pension contribution.

How to apply:

If interested in this opportunity, please send a copy of your CV tome or call the main office landline to discuss further on a confidential basis.

Our Maidstone team is seeking a Contracts Manager who embodies our values and can lead the successful delivery of our painting contracts. 

At Ian Williams, our commitment to quality, professionalism, and high standards ensures we deliver exceptional results. In our ambitious environment, we provide the tools, knowledge, and leadership to make things happen.

We believe leadership is not about dictating but about connecting. We create an environment where individuals feel valued and empowered, providing the opportunity to have open and honest conversations. By recognising our people's unique strengths, we work to help you achieve your potential and go further with us.

We value fairness, inclusivity, and respect. Your hard work will always be rewarded and recognised, and with this, we offer the following:

Benefits:

• Be part of the company profit share scheme (14% of base salary achieved last year)
li>Private mileage scheme and fuel card
• Let us help you prepare for your future with an enhanced employer pension contribution of up to 7% OR a savings scheme
• Annual leave (inc. Public Holidays) buy up to 5 days or sell up to 3 days per year
li>Annual pay reviews
• Life, Medical and Permanent Health Insurance
• Enhanced maternity/ paternity pay
• Training and development opportunities
• Exclusive discounts from our preferred supplier
• Access to the Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity to support your health and wellbeing, including free legal and financial advice.

The Contracts Manager role:

• Responsible for leading the operational delivery of a variety of painting contracts within the South East. 
< i>Instilling ownership and responsibility in your teams , you lead and support the successful delivery of works, on time and to budget.  li>With a direct labour team, you lead by example, motivating, incentivising, and developing individuals. This includes Apprentices, as we believe in delivering our work directly, and developing from within.   li>Take ownership of recruitment, onboarding, and induction of new members.  < i>Health and Safety measures will be paramount to you, and you'll ensure they  are in place and monitored. li>Ensure resources, including subcontractors, plant, and materials are available to deliver the work as planned?
• Building relationships both internally and externally, we encourage commercial and operational teams to work closely together to ensure the successful delivery of a contract.
• Sense check site reporting, produce accurate reporting, and implement corrective actions.
li>Be accountable and manage your own time, allowing you to maintain productivity and ensure procedures and reports are up to date.

What will I bring to the Contracts Manager role?

• Experience in producing high standards of Health and Safety management through strong system controls and leadership by example?
li>Strong planning and organising skills to make workstreams are successful in delivery, resource and quality, while understanding cost and risk management li>Demonstrable experience in managing direct labour, you invest in your team and understand individuals capabilities, to maximise their potential, develop them and produce a high performing team
• Customer centric. Understands customers’ needs and consistently delivers in line with their expectations
< i>An SMSTS qualification with a sound working knowledge of Health and Safety requirements.
• A trade background (all trades considered to NVQ level 2 or equivalent) is preferred, but not essential. 

About Ian Williams Ltd:

Discover more about us by reviewing our website, and also through our social media platforms, along with LinkedIn, Facebook, Indeed and Glassdoor.

The successful applicant will be required to complete a criminal records check.  As an organisation assessing applicants’ suitability for positions which are included in the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order using criminal record checks processed through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), we comply fully with the code of practice and undertake to treat all applicants for positions fairly.

Ian Williams is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Diversity is more than a commitment at Ian Williams—it is the foundation of what we do. We are fully focused on equality and believe deeply in diversity of race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, and all other characteristics that make us different. 

We reserve the right to shortlist prior to the closing date.

Ian Williams Ltd will use applicants’ details for recruitment purposes only. For more information, please read our Candidate Privacy Notice located at our website.

We are delighted to have strong relationships with our preferred agencies, therefore we politely request no agencies engage with us in regards to this position.

Our Maidstone team is seeking a Contracts Manager who embodies our values and can lead the successful delivery of our painting contracts.

At Ian Williams, our commitment to quality, professionalism, and high standards ensures we deliver exceptional results. In our ambitious environment, we provide the tools, knowledge, and leadership to make things happen.

We believe leadership is not about dicta.

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Mane are seeking an experienced and commercially astute Mechanical Contracts Manager to join our client's expanding delivery team. The successful candidate will take full responsibility for the management, coordination, and execution of mechanical packages across a range of high-specification Commercial, Industrial, and Banking fit-out projects. This is a key role requiring strong leadership, technical knowledge, and commercial awareness to ensure successful project delivery from pre-construction through to final handover.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the delivery of mechanical services from tender stage through construction to commissioning and client handover.

• Coordinate closely with project managers, clients, consultants, and subcontractors to ensure smooth execution of project objectives.

• Lead subcontractor selection, procurement, and management, ensuring adherence to contractual obligations, programme, and budget.

• Monitor and control project costs, change management, and reporting in collaboration with commercial teams.

• Ensure technical compliance of mechanical installations with project specifications, industry standards, and statutory regulations.

• Attend client meetings, progress reviews, and coordination workshops.

• Ensure timely production of RAMS, commissioning plans, O&M manuals, and as-built documentation.

• Maintain a focus on health & safety, quality, and environmental compliance throughout project delivery.

• Drive continuous improvement, value engineering, and programme efficiencies where possible.

• Contribute to project planning and resourcing to meet key delivery milestones.

Requirements:

• Degree-qualified in Mechanical Engineering or Building Services (or time-served with strong project delivery track record).

• Minimum of 5 years' experience in a Contracts Manager or Project Manager role with a mechanical contractor or building services firm.

• Proven experience delivering mechanical packages on Commercial, Industrial, or high-end fit-out projects.

• Strong working knowledge of HVAC systems, public health services, BMS, and mechanical compliance requirements.

• Familiarity with relevant UK building regulations, CIBSE guides, and health & safety legislation.

• Excellent leadership, negotiation, and communication skills.

• Ability to manage multiple projects and teams in a fast-paced environment.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office and project management tools; knowledge of Navisworks or design review software beneficial.

Mane are seeking an experienced and commercially astute Mechanical Contracts Manager to join our client's expanding delivery team. The successful candidate will take full responsibility for the management, coordination, and execution of mechanical packages across a range of high-specification Commercial, Industrial, and Banking fit-out projects. This is a key role requiring strong leadership, technical knowledge, and commercial awareness to ensure successful project delivery from pre-construction through to final handover.

Key Responsibilities:

• 
  Manage the delivery of mechanical services from tender stage through construction to commissioning and client handover.
• 
  Coordinate closely with project managers, clients, consultants, and subcontractors to ensure smooth execution of project objectives.
• 
  Lead subcontractor selection, procurement, and management, ensuring adherence to contractual obligations, programme, and budget.
• 
  Monitor and control project costs, change management, and reporting in collaboration with commercial teams.
• 
  Ensure technical compliance of mechanical installations with project specifications, industry standards, and statutory regulations.
• 
  Attend client meetings, progress reviews, and coordination workshops.
• 
  Ensure timely production of RAMS, commissioning plans, O&M manuals, and as-built documentation.
• 
  Maintain a focus on health & safety, quality, and environmental compliance throughout project delivery.
• 
  Drive continuous improvement, value engineering, and programme efficiencies where possible.
• 
  Contribute to project planning and resourcing to meet key delivery milestones.

Requirements:

• 
  Degree-qualified in Mechanical Engineering or Building Services (or time-served with strong project delivery track record).
• 
  Minimum of 5 years' experience in a Contracts Manager or Project Manager role with a mechanical contractor or building services firm.
• 
  Proven experience delivering mechanical packages on Commercial, Industrial, or high-end fit-out projects.
• 
  Strong working knowledge of HVAC systems, public health services, BMS, and mechanical compliance requirements.
• 
  Familiarity with relevant UK building regulations, CIBSE guides, and health & safety legislation.
• 
  Excellent leadership, negotiation, and communication skills.
• 
  Ability to manage multiple projects and teams in a fast-paced environment.
• 
  Proficient in Microsoft Office and project management tools; knowledge of Navisworks or design review software beneficial.

Desirable:

• 
  SMSTS or equivalent safety qualification.
• 
  CSCS Managerial Card.
• 
  Experience with BIM coordination and digital project delivery tools.
• 
  Awareness of sustainability and energy efficiency standards (e.g., BREEAM, LEED).

Mane are seeking an experienced and commercially astute Mechanical Contracts Manager to join our client's expanding delivery team. The successful candidate will take full responsibility for the management, coordination, and execution of mechanical packages across a range of high-specification Commercial, Industrial, and Banking fit-out projects. This is a key role requiring strong leadership, technical knowledge, and commercial awareness to ensure successful project delivery from pre-construction through to final handover.

Key Responsibilities:

• 
  Manage the delivery of mechanical services from tender stage through construction to commissioning and client handover.
• 
  Coordinate closely with project managers, clients, consultants, and subcontractors to ensure smooth execution of project objectives.
• 
  Lead subcontractor selection, procurement, and management, ensuring adherence to contractual obligations, programme, and budget.
• 
  Monitor and control project costs, change management, and reporting in collaboration with commercial teams.
• 
  Ensure technical compliance of mechanical installations with project specifications, industry standards, and statutory regulations.
• 
  Attend client meetings, progress reviews, and coordination workshops.
• 
  Ensure timely production of RAMS, commissioning plans, O&M manuals, and as-built documentation.
• 
  Maintain a focus on health & safety, quality, and environmental compliance throughout project delivery.
• 
  Drive continuous improvement, value engineering, and programme efficiencies where possible.
• 
  Contribute to project planning and resourcing to meet key delivery milestones.

Requirements:

• 
  Degree-qualified in Mechanical Engineering or Building Services (or time-served with strong project delivery track record).
• 
  Minimum of 5 years' experience in a Contracts Manager or Project Manager role with a mechanical contractor or building services firm.
• 
  Proven experience delivering mechanical packages on Commercial, Industrial, or high-end fit-out projects.
• 
  Strong working knowledge of HVAC systems, public health services, BMS, and mechanical compliance requirements.
• 
  Familiarity with relevant UK building regulations, CIBSE guides, and health & safety legislation.
• 
  Excellent leadership, negotiation, and communication skills.
• 
  Ability to manage multiple projects and teams in a fast-paced environment.
• 
  Proficient in Microsoft Office and project management tools; knowledge of Navisworks or design review software beneficial.

Desirable:

• 
  SMSTS or equivalent safety qualification.
• 
  CSCS Managerial Card.
• 
  Experience with BIM coordination and digital project delivery tools.
• 
  Awareness of sustainability and energy efficiency standards (e.g., BREEAM, LEED).

Job Title: Asbestos Removals Contracts Manager
Location: Dartford, Kent
Salary/Benefits: 40k - 70k + Training & Benefits

We are recruiting for a well-respected Asbestos Removals outfit, who have a strong presence in the South East of England. Due to winning new contracts, they are seeking an experienced Asbestos Removals Contracts Manager who can hit the ground running and bring a wealth of industry knowledge with them. Applicants will need to be able to demonstrate exceptional technical knowledge and natural leadership qualities in order to successfully manage a portfolio of removals projects. They are offering attractive salaries and benefits packages for the successful candidate.

Our client can consider candidates from the following locations: Dartford, Erith, Bexleyheath, Orpington, Bromley, Gravesend, Chatham, Snodland, Aylesford, Rainham, Maidstone, Sevenoaks, Oxted, Westerham, Caterham, Royal Tunbridge Wells, Sittingbourne, Canterbury, Sheerness, Ashford, Redhill, Horley, Croydon, Mitcham, Epsom, Sutton, Kingston upon Thames, Crawley, Horsham.

Experience / Qualifications:
- Must have a successful track record of managing a portfolio of Asbestos Removals contracts and projects
- Experienced in handling regular client interactions
- Strong technical industry knowledge and experience
- Ideally will hold ARCA / UKATA training / qualifications as well as SSSTS / SMSTS
- Capable of managing teams of removal site staff
- Good level of literacy and numeracy skills
- Able to comfortably use IT software

The Role:
- Being responsible for the smooth delivery of non-notifiable asbestos removal projects within a successful company
- Monitoring overall progress on projects as well as individual employee performance
- Allocating works and planning time frames for projects
- Seeing projects from start to finish, ensuring timeframes are adhered to
- Producing competitive and thorough tenders for prospective works
- Attending sites to scope for works and conduct risk assessments prior to project commencement
- Creating quotations for works
- Being a key point of contact for clients, answering queries and providing support throughout the duration of projects
- Completing site-specific documents and keeping accurate logs of project progress
- Meeting with clients on site to discuss projects
- Maintaining and building positive working relationships with clients
- Working closely with senior members of staff to deliver on projects and track company service standards

Future Select are the leading market supplier for recruitment in the Asbestos industry; we work with the best clients and candidates and supply the majority of permanent jobs in the asbestos market. We have a large dedicated team, with over 25 years combined industry experience within Asbestos recruitment specifically geared to dealing with Asbestos Surveyors/Analysts/Lab Technicians, Administrators, Project/Regional /Technical/Quality/Training/Sales Managers through to Director Level for both Consultancy & Removal. We have intrinsic knowledge of the market place, as well as respecting candidates/clients confidentiality in this close knit market sector.

We are also interested in anyone with p401/p402/p403/p404/p404 or s301 CCP.

We are inundated with applications, we will endeavour to get back in touch, however if you have applied to Future Select and you have not heard from us after a week, on this occasion, you will not have been successful. Your details will be saved on our system and you will be contacted in the future if a vacancy matches your skills.

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Job description – Mechanical Contracts Manager 

An exciting opportunity to join our experienced team in a recently formed privately owned M&E Group bringing together in excess of 150+ years’ experience.

As such an opportunity is available for an experienced M&E Contracts Manager to join the team.

The Role

• Responsibility for the project and contract management of mechanical projects to ensure they are delivered on time and within budget along with ensuring site safety and quality is maintained.
li>Working closely with the Electrical division to successfully deliver joint projects.
• Supporting the production of mechanical and M&E tenders for both pre-designed and design & build projects along with project management of awarded contracts.
• Report on ongoing project performance, highlighting at risk projects and providing solutions to help deliver project targets.
• Evaluate opportunities and work with the SMT to identify strategic opportunities.
• Leading the team of employed and sub contracted engineers including direct line management, performance and development of the team.
• Be responsible for the management of labour resources on multiple sites to ensure project completion on time and within budget.
• Leading and improving the health and safety and compliance processes including undertaking regular site safety inspections.
• Negotiating preferential rates with suppliers to ensure best prices are always achieved.

Experience:

• Recognised industry qualifications
• Engineering/Installer background would be ideal
• Proven track record in the Mechanical services industry.
• Must have sound knowledge of all mechanical systems including commercial and domestic plumbing and heating, natural and LPG Gas
• Up to date relevant knowledge of Building legislation, Gas Regulations, Water Regulations, H&S at Work Act
• Experience in specialist gas, oil and catering gases would be beneficial but not essential

Skills and abilities:

• IT proficient in all key Office products, including Excel and comfortable working in an office environment
• High numeracy levels & commercial awareness a must alongside an eye for finer details

Benefits:

• Competitive Salary dependant on qualifications and experience
• Permanent, full time position
• Car Allowance
• Company phone
• Ongoing Training
• Pension