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Permanent

Contracts manager - Main contractor - Folkestone

Hays Construction and Property
Folkestone
money-bag £60000 - £70000/annum To 70k + Company car allowance
Posted: 26 October 2026 (Today)
Closing date: 25 November 2026
Ref: 225764047

Your new company
A well-established and growing main contractor is seeking an experienced Contracts Manager to join the Folkestone-based team. Working with a number of long-term clients in recession-proof sectors, they are a familiar name in the area with a long history of delivering small to medium construction and refurbishment projects.
With a strong pipeline of secured work, and an internal move pending, a new opportunity has arisen for a Contracts manager to join the long-serving team. This is an excellent opportunity to take responsibility for a varied portfolio of projects ranging from -10,000 to -2 million across refurbishment, maintenance, fit-out and construction works in the South East Kent area.

Your new role
Working closely with the directors, you''ll oversee multiple projects from pre-construction through to completion, ensuring they are delivered safely, on programme, within budget and to the highest quality standards. The role includes managing client relationships, subcontractors, contractual matters, project performance and operational delivery across several live projects. You will have complete oversight of all of your own projects and be encouraged to recommend new processes or changes as you see fit. This is a genuine long-term opportunity with the average tenure in the business well over 10 yrs on avg.

What you''ll need to succeed
Proven experience as a Contracts Manager, Senior Project Manager or similar within a smaller construction business.
Strong knowledge of construction contracts and commercial management.
Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously.
Excellent communication, leadership and organisational skills.
Strong understanding of health & safety requirements.
Full UK driving licence

What you''ll get in return
Competitive salary dependent on experience.
Company car.
Pension scheme.
25 day holiday plus bank holidays.
Long-term career progression opportunities.
A varied and interesting workload across projects valued up to -2 million.
Immediate start available


What you need to do now
If you''re interested in this role, click ''apply now'' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn''t quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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