contract manager

A leading contractor is seeking an experienced Contracts Manager to oversee multiple construction projects across various sectors. This senior operational role requires strong leadership, technical understanding and commercial awareness. The successful candidate will ensure projects are delivered safely, on programme, within budget and to the required quality standards.

Benefits

Very competitive salary, industry‑leading

Company vehicle provided

Salary review based on performance

Bonus annual leave

Additional annual leave earned overtime

Training courses to get qualified certificates

Opportunity to progress into more senior roles within the construction industry   

Role duties

Taking responsibility for a portfolio of projects from pre‑construction through handover.

Reviewing tender information, drawings, programmes and contractual

requirements.

Developing delivery strategies with commercial, planning, design and SHEQ teams.

Allocating site management, labour, subcontractor and plant resources.

Leading Site Managers and project teams, resolving operational issues and driving performance.

Monitoring programmes, identifying delays early and implementing recovery measures.

Visiting sites regularly to review progress, quality, safety and upcoming activities.

Managing subcontractor performance and major procurement packages.

Ensuring contractual notices, variations and changes are properly communicated.

Supporting commercial teams with cost control, procurement and financial reporting.

Coordinating design information and ensuring outstanding details are resolved promptly.

Promoting a positive safety culture and ensuring compliance with RAMS, temporary works and statutory

requirements.

Managing completion, handover, snagging and defects periods.

Providing operational input into tenders, methodologies and logistics.

Building long‑term client relationships and supporting repeat business.   

Skills

Significant experience delivering construction projects for a main contractor.

Previous experience as a Contracts Manager, Project Manager or Senior Site Manager.

Strong understanding of construction methods, sequencing and buildability.

Programme management capability and ability to foresee issues early.

Commercial awareness and understanding of cost control.

Experience with JCT/SBCC/NEC or similar contract forms.

Strong leadership, communication and problem‑solving skills.

Ability to manage competing priorities across multiple live projects.

Relevant qualifications (Degree/HNC/HND, SMSTS, CSCS, First Aid) are advantageous