Contracts Manager

Contracts Manager – Permanent
🏗️ Multi-Sector Main Contractor | National Projects | 2 Live Sites + Pre-Con Involvement
📍 Midlands-Based with UK-Wide Travel
💼 Competitive Salary + Car Allowance + Benefits
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Contracts Manager to join a dynamic and forward-thinking main contractor delivering high-quality construction projects across the UK.
With a robust and growing portfolio spanning commercial, industrial, education, healthcare, and leisure sectors, this is a key role for a Contracts Manager looking to step into a hands-on position with strong influence over both live delivery and early-stage project planning. Project value up to £20 million.
🔧 The Role:
As Contracts Manager, you will typically oversee two live construction sites, ensuring safe, timely, and budget-conscious delivery. Simultaneously, you'll play a crucial role in pre-construction planning and programme development for up to three upcoming projects.
Key responsibilities include:
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Overseeing day-to-day performance across multiple live sites
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Managing site teams and liaising closely with Project Managers and subcontractors
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Engaging in early project planning and construction methodology reviews
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Inputting into tender and procurement processes
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Ensuring adherence to programme, quality, safety, and commercial targets
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Collaborating with design teams, clients, and internal departments
✅ Requirements:
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Proven experience as a Contracts Manager or Senior Project Manager delivering multiple schemes
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Strong background in main contracting, ideally across a mix of sectors
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Proficiency in Asta Powerproject is essential
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Strong understanding of programme management and pre-construction planning
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Excellent communication, leadership, and client-facing skills
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Willingness to travel nationally as required (accommodation provided)
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Midlands-based or willing to travel to regional office as needed
💼 What’s On Offer:
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Permanent position within a stable and growing contractor
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Diverse portfolio of high-quality, design-led projects
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Real influence across pre-con and live delivery phases
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Competitive salary + car allowance + pension + benefits
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Supportive team culture with progression opportunities