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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. 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.
Job Responsibility:
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
Requirements:
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
Nice to have:
Experience working in live/occupied environments such as schools, hospitals, or residential buildings
Good commercial understanding, especially around variations