Job Description

Location: Head Office, South Newton (near Salisbury) - with site visits as required

Contract Type: Permanent, Full-Time

Salary: Competitive salary and benefits, commensurate with experience

Build exceptional homes. Shape remarkable legacies

We are seeking a Contracts Manager to join our close-knit, highly skilled team of individuals united by a shared passion for building some of the UK's finest private residences. This is not volume construction. It is considered, crafted, and carried out with the utmost attention to detail. You will play a pivotal role in the delivery of exquisite homes and the careful restoration of listed buildings - places of history, beauty, and lasting significance.

In this role, you'll collaborate with high-profile clients and trusted consultants across a distinctive corner of the industry - where traditional craft, historic architecture, and refined construction practices are held in the highest regard.

Your role

As Contracts Manager, you'll guide our projects from pre-construction through to handover - ensuring they are delivered on time, on budget, and to the exceptional standards we are known for. You'll collaborate closely with our project teams and trusted supply chain partners, overseeing contracts and driving performance across our bespoke residential schemes.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and manage prime residential building projects, from complex refurbishments to ground-up new builds, across a diverse portfolio Agree and manage contracts with clients, consultants, subcontractors and suppliers, ensuring clarity, compliance and integrity at every stage Compile and maintain robust construction programmes, identifying critical paths and key milestones Monitor progress, address risks, and cost control in collaboration with Site Managers and Quantity Surveyors to ensure milestones and quality standards are met Adhere to contract structure, process and protocols Ensure rigorous adherence to Health & Safety legislation (including CDM 2015) and wider regulatory compliance Lead client and site meetings with clarity and confidence, fostering trust through professionalism and attention to detail Issue contractual notices and maintain accurate project documentation throughout

Who you are

You are commercially astute, technically sound, and thrive in an environment where detail matters. With a background in traditional construction, you understand the nuance of working with listed buildings, period features, and bespoke design. You're a natural communicator -- comfortable in high-level meetings, yet just as effective rolling up your sleeves on site.

What you bring - Qualifications & Experience

Degree or HND in Construction Management (or similar discipline) Significant experience in contract management, preferably in traditional and high-quality construction and restoration projects Good knowledge of traditional methods and materials of construction in context of high-end period property refurbishments and listed buildings Familiarity with listed building consents and JCT contract administration SMSTS or equivalent NVQ certification

Core Skills

Strong commercial awareness, initiative-taking, and programme management capability with use of contract/project management software Proficiency in JCT contract law, structure, and process Ability to ensure all necessary contract documentation/reports are accurate and produced on time Proficient in using Excel and wider Microsoft Office Suite Procurement (subcontract/supplier) experience Collaborative, solutions-focused mindset with great interpersonal skills and ability to successfully build relationships and communicate with confidence with people at all levels Self-driven, adaptable, and calm under pressure - a doer, as well as a thinker! Full driving licence (endorsements to be disclosed) is essential as to travel to sites is required

Why join us?

We don't just build homes - we combine traditional building skills, passed down through generations, with modern day techniques and materials to fulfil the lifestyle aspirations of the owners. That's why we make great buildings that stand the test of time for generations to come. If you are passionate about quality, heritage, and excellence in construction, this is your opportunity to contribute to some of the most distinguished residential projects in the country.

Company Overview

Established in 1798, Moulding is a family owned and managed business, specialising in high-end residential building projects. Based in South Newton near Salisbury in Wiltshire, the company has an unrivalled reputation in the south of England for delivering a high-quality, premium service for new build, restoration and maintenance of residential properties and heritage sites. Projects range from Country House projects and period properties, to bespoke new houses for private clients, refurbishments, maintenance and landscaping works. Moulding employs over 100 crafts people, has its own joinery workshop, and is one of the few specialist companies with the scale, skills and experience to deliver such a range of work at the very highest standards. As a testament to this, the company is also responsible for the restoration and maintenance of all the main English Heritage properties throughout the South of England. Moulding is proud to be listed in the Country Life Top 100 annually as one of the top building firms in the country.

How to apply

For an informal chat about this exciting opportunity please get in touch with Jo, our Head of HR, on 01722 742228.

If you are looking to join our family business, please send a covering letter and CV detailing your contract management experience and examples of projects to: recruitment@mouldingthebuilder.co.uk.

This role requires having a Right to Work in the UK, we regret that Moulding is unable to provide UK Visa Sponsorship.

Agencies, please note that Moulding do not accept unsolicited CVs from recruitment agencies nor accept any fees associated with them.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Licence/Certification:

Driving Licence (required)
Work Location: In person