Contracts Manager

Location: Exeter area (projects across Devon Somerset)
Salary: £75,000 + car allowance (negotiable)
Sector: Construction – New Build, Refurbishment
Start Date: Immediate
The Company
A well-established and respected main contractor operating across the South West, delivering new build and refurbishment schemes within the Commercial, Education and Public Sector space. Project values typically range from £1m to £12m, with a strong pipeline of secured work and long-term client relationships.
Contracts Manager – The Role
A standout opportunity for an experienced Contracts Manager to join a growing team. You’ll be based from the office in the Exeter region while overseeing multiple live projects at any one time (generally 2–4 schemes).
You will take responsibility for overall contract delivery, leading Project Managers and Site Managers, and working closely with commercial and design teams. This role reports directly into the Directors and plays a key part in shaping project performance and business standards.
Contracts Manager – The Person
* Solid and stable career history with reputable main contractors
* Proven track record delivering new build and refurbishment projects
* Experience managing projects at £8m+
* Strong leadership of project teams across multiple live sites
* An innovative mindset with the ability to drive better ways of working
* High calibre individual with a commitment to programme, quality and client satisfaction
* Experience across multiple sectors
* Collaborative, ambitious and aligned with a growing business culture
* Comfortable travelling within roughly one hour of Exeter
The Reward
* Competitive salary
* Car allowance
* Comprehensive benefits package
* Consistent pipeline of local South West work
* Opportunity to shape delivery across varied, interesting projects
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