Contracts Manager

Contracts Manager
Location: East London (Projects across London & the Southeast)
Sector: Main Contractor – Leisure, Education, Retail, Healthcare, Housing
Salary: Up to £90,000 (DOE) + Car Allowance + Package

About the Company
Our client is a well-established main contractor with over 15 years of success delivering high-quality construction projects across London and the Southeast. Specialising in both new build and refurbishment, they operate across a range of sectors including leisure, education, retail, healthcare, and housing.

Projects typically range in value from £500,000 to £25 million, with several exceeding that figure. Notable past projects include social housing regeneration schemes, GP surgeries, leisure centres, and commercial fit-outs.

The Role
Due to continued growth and a strong pipeline of secured work, the company is looking to appoint an experienced Contracts Manager. You’ll oversee multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring safe, on-time, and on-budget delivery while maintaining the highest standards of quality and client satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities

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Lead and manage multiple projects across London and the Southeast

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Oversee site teams and ensure effective project delivery from pre-construction to handover

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Monitor programmes, costs, and quality benchmarks

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Liaise with clients, consultants, subcontractors, and suppliers

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Ensure health & safety compliance and performance reporting

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Provide input into strategic planning, staffing, and logistics

Requirements

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Proven track record as a Contracts Manager working for a main contractor

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Experience in both refurbishment and new build schemes

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Sector experience in education, healthcare, leisure, housing, and/or retail is desirable

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Strong commercial understanding and contract administration skills

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Excellent leadership, organisation, and communication skills

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Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects valued up to £25m

Desirable

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Degree or relevant qualification in Construction Management or related field

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SMSTS, CSCS (Black Card), First Aid

What’s on Offer

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Salary up to £90,000 (depending on experience)

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Car allowance and comprehensive benefits package

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Long-term pipeline of secured work

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Diverse and exciting project portfolio

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Supportive company culture with opportunities for career development