Contracts Manager
Contracts Manager
Newton Abbot
Full-time | Permanent
£43,500
Sphere Solutions are partnering with a local contractor based in Newton Abbot to recruit a Contracts Manager to join their friendly and collaborative team.
Working alongside another Contracts manager you will be responsible for overseeing the smooth and effective delivery of projects from start to finish and take ownership of a variety of schemes, ensuring they are delivered on time, to specification, and to the highest standard.
You’ll work on a mix of projects — from individual residential jobs to full-scale commercial new build sites.
Key Responsibilities
* Work with the estimating team to ensure efficient delivery and project set up.
* Maintain strong communication with customers and providing excellent service throughout each project.
* Prepare and issue RAMS (Risk Assessments and Method Statements) to ensure full compliance and safety.
* Produce clear work instructions for on-site teams, supporting safe and effective operations.
* Process and review submitted documentation from site crews.
* Oversee timesheet reviews for allocated teams to support accurate resource and cost management.
* Work collaboratively with colleagues to resolve challenges and improve processes.
* Manage and support the Contracts Supervisor, who will report directly to you as well as multiple operatives.
Requirements
* A proactive and confident communicator, both over the phone and in person.
* Someone who is customer-focused with a positive, solution-driven attitude.
* Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage time effectively.
* Experience in project/contracts management within the highways sector (or similar) is desirable, but not essential
* Management experience working on concurrent jobs and teams.
What’s on Offer
* The chance to join a growing and innovative business with genuine career progression opportunities.
* A supportive, team-focused working environment.
* The opportunity to make a real impact through the successful delivery of high-quality projects.
* 45-hour working week, Monday to Friday, between 07:00 and 17:00.
* Benefits package including:
* Salary of £43,500
* Health and wellbeing benefits
* Company car (limited personal use)
* Competitive pension scheme
Our Commitment to Inclusion
As a recruitment agency, we are committed to promoting inclusive opportunities on behalf of our clients. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those from under-represented communities. If you have a disability, are neurodivergent, or require adjustments during the recruitment process, we’ll work with you and the client to ensure a fair and supportive experience. We aim to represent employers who foster respectful, inclusive, and collaborative workplaces — regardless of age, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity, or background