Contracts Manager

Vacancy Summary

Job Title: Contracts Manager

Job Type: Permanent

Job Ref: #1299

Location: Cambridge

Start Date: Feb/March 2026 (1st stage interviews to take place in December)

Salary: c£80k-£85k basic plus competitive package inc car or allowance, healthcare, pension, bonus.

Company & Project: A long standing Cambridge based main contractor operating in multiple sectors including: Commercial, Retail, Residential, Mixed-Use and Healthcare are seeking to recruit a talented Contracts Manager to join their growing Construction Management team in 2026.

Our client has an excellent reputation in the main contracting market, holding key positions on leading frameworks and with a busy pipeline of work in 2026 due to successful project wins.

The business is looking for a Contracts Manager to join the business in 2026.

Duties & Responsibilities: The successful candidate will take responsibility for overseeing multiple new build projects. You will be initially working closely with the pre-construction team to take management of the project through from tender and award stage, liaising with site delivery teams throughout the project to oversee the project to completion.

The successful candidate will have an active role in the management of the planning, design and contract administration on the project on an ongoing basis.

You will be need to be an excellent communicator, with a track record for successfully delivering projects on time, to a high quality and promoting excellent standards of Health and Safety.

Desirable Experience:

Previously held a Contracts Manager role managing multiple projects over c£10m in single value.
Exceptional client facing and management skills, experience in leading teams of c15 staff.
Experience working on 2-stage projects would be advantageous.
Ideally from a Site Management or Engineering background.
Previous Roles: Contracts Manager OR Project Manager OR Senior Project Manager.
Qualifications & Skills: Degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management or comparable qualification.

Application Process: If you would like more information on this Contracts Manager position or any other vacancy please email your current CV through to Jess Quinn; where it will be reviewed and you will be contacted within 48 hours if your CV is of interest.

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