Average Contracts Manager salary in Kent

Contracts Manager – Rail Maintenance Location: Essex (Office-based)Salary: £45,000–£55,000 + Company VehicleEmployment: Full-time | PermanentHybrid/Remote: Full time office role, 830am to 530pm  I am working with a specialist contractor in the rail sector who deliver height-safety solutions across a variety of rail maintenance and infrastructure projects. Due to sustained growth and a strong pipeline of work, they are now looking to appoint an experienced Contracts Manager to oversee site delivery, compliance, and operational performance across a growing project portfolio. The company installs and maintains a wide range of height-safety systems on rail sites, including: Mansafe / fall-protection systemsCat ladders and fixed access solutionsEyebolts, anchors, and gantriesInspection, testing, and certification services This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on, technically strong leader to play a key role in strengthening and developing their operational function. The Role As Contracts Manager, you will be responsible for ensuring the safe, compliant, and efficient delivery of all installation and inspection works. Key responsibilities include: Managing and coordinating installation and inspection projectsProducing, reviewing, and approving RAMSEnsuring compliance with the Work at Height Regulations 2005Overseeing installationsManaging engineers, subcontractors, and site labourControlling permits-to-work and site documentationLeading accident investigations and completing RIDDOR reportingActing as the main point of contact for audits and site inspections What We’re Looking For: Height Safety Experience - Essential!NEBOSH General Certificate or IOSH Managing SafelyPractical experience on construction or rail projects involving work at heightTechnical knowledge of Mansafe, lifeline, and fall-arrest systemsUnderstanding of BS 7883 inspection requirementsSSSTS or SMSTSStrong working knowledge of RAMS, Work at Height Regulations, and fall-protection principlesBackground in FM, industrial, or infrastructure sitesFull UK driving licence

Contracts Manager (Decorating)Basildon, with sites across Southend-on-Sea, Kent and London£50,000 - £55,000 + Performance Bonus + Company Van + Phone & Laptop + Private Healthcare + Training + Progression to Senior Contracts ManagerThis is an excellent opportunity to join a growing, family-run contractor operating across multiple internal and finishing contractor. Where you'll get full autonomy of projects whilst progressing your career technically and professionally.Are you a management professional with strong decorating or fit-out experience? Are you looking for a role where you're given real autonomy, responsibility, and the chance to grow with an ambitious business?This ambitious group of companies operates across Essex and the surrounding areas, undertaking projects within the residential and domestic sectors. They offer a variety of services, including tiling, decorating, flooring, landscaping, and garden and commercial studio builds. By working with national housebuilders as well as directly with customers, their strong focus on high-quality service and products has led to great success since their inception. They are now looking to capitalize on this growth by expanding their senior management team, allowing you to contribute to the company's continued success.You will be responsible for the full delivery of projects, managing budgets, labour, compliance, and quality from start to finish. This is a hands-on leadership role, requiring strong technical knowledge, commercial awareness, and the ability to manage teams and subcontractors effectively.Therefore, the ideal candidate will have a strong background in decorating or internal works, with proven experience managing projects and labour forces. You'll be confident running projects independently, ensuring high standards of health & safety, and driving performance on site.This is a great opportunity to join a growing business where everyone progresses with the company, offering long-term stability, autonomy, and the chance to move into even more senior roles as the group continues to expand.The Role: Full responsibility for project delivery and budgetsManage, hire and coordinate labour and subcontractorsEnsure high standards of health & safetyBased out of their Basildon office, mainly site in Southend, Kent and London The Person: Strong knowledge in decorating or internal worksPrevious experience managing decorating or internals projectsSSSTS and CSCSCommutable distance to Basildon and willing to travel to sitesAble to pass a DBS check Reference Number: BBH268974To apply for this role or for to be considered for further roles, please click "Apply Now" or contact Reece Johnson at Rise Technical Recruitment. Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles. The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set and will be decided by our client, the employer. Rise are not responsible or liable for any hiring decisions made by the end client. We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.

Contracts Manager - Roofing & CladdingJob Title: Contracts Manager - Roofing & CladdingJob reference Number: Industry Sector: General Manager, Depot Manager, Commercial Manager, Divisional Manager, Operations Manager, Roofing Manager, Roofing, Cladding, Roofing Refurbishment, Refurb, Building Envelope, Commercial Roof & Wall Systems, Roofing Contractor, Contracts Manager, Projects Manager, Commercial ManagerOffice location: LondonRemuneration: £55,000 - £65,000 + bonus tbcBenefits: £7,000 car allowance or Ford Ranger, pension, phone, laptop & 22 days annual leaveThe role of the Contracts Manager - Roofing & Cladding will involve:Contract Manager position dealing with various roofing and cladding refurbishment services; felts, liquid systems, flat roofing systems, single ply, industrial cladding systems etc within the industrial, commercial and public sector marketsOverseeing and leading a team of 6 direct reportsConducting site visits to ensure that projects are being completed to the highest standardConducting weekly contracts meeting to track project statusRegular liaison with other Service Centre Managers and Directors to ensure best procedures are implemented across the business.The ideal applicant will be a Contracts Manager - Roofing & Cladding industry with:Must have knowledge of various roofing systems; felts, liquid systems, flat roofing systems, single ply, industrial cladding systems etcHad extensive experience as a Contracts Manager, Projects Manager, Commercial Manager or similarRefurbishment experience would be highly advantageousExcellent communication skills both written and verbal across all levelsConfident and articulateMitchell Maguire is a specialist Construction Sales Recruitment Consultancy, dealing exclusively with Construction Sales Jobs, Construction sales vacancies and Specification sales positions within: General Manager, Depot Manager, Commercial Manager, Divisional Manager, Operations Manager, Roofing Manager, Roofing, Cladding, Roofing Refurbishment, Refurb, Building Envelope, Commercial Roof & Wall Systems, Roofing Contractor, Contracts Manager, Projects Manager, Commercial Manager