Contracts Manager
As Contracts Manager, you will play a pivotal role in the successful delivery of multiple projects, overseeing teams on site and working closely with clients, consultants and internal departments. You will take full ownership of assigned contracts, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on programme, to specification and within budget.
Key Responsibilities
Compliance & Governance
Ensure all projects comply with relevant legal, regulatory, environmental and health & safety requirements.
Implement and monitor safe systems of work across assigned projects.
Quality Assurance
Maintain robust quality control processes to ensure works meet contractual standards and specifications.
Undertake site inspections, audits and provide technical guidance where required.
Ensure consistently high standards of workmanship across all projects.
Contract & Programme Management
Oversee contract administration throughout the full project lifecycle.
Manage programmes, change control, documentation, reporting and dispute resolution.
Ensure detailed construction programmes are developed, maintained and accurately reported.
Where applicable, lead design management, buildability reviews and technical coordination on design-and-build projects.
Stakeholder Management
External
Coordinate trades and labour (direct and subcontract), ensuring efficient and cost-effective resource deployment.
Attend and lead client, subcontractor and stakeholder meetings.
Liaise with regulatory bodies, local authorities and community representatives as required.
Internal
Work closely with site teams, commercial, procurement and finance departments to maintain strong collaborative working relationships.
Site Team Leadership
Manage site teams across assigned projects, including recruitment, performance management, mentoring and development.
Commercial & Cost Control
Work closely with Site Managers and Commercial Managers to develop, monitor and control project budgets.
Ensure projects are delivered within agreed financial parameters.
Performance & Continuous Improvement
Monitor contractor and supplier performance against KPIs and contractual obligations.
Identify opportunities for process improvement and implement best-practice contract management procedures.
Integrated Management System
Maintain and uphold all requirements, policies and procedures within the Integrated Management System (IMS).
Technical Input
Provide technical support on design-and-build projects, reviewing early-stage designs for buildability.
Attend design meetings and coordinate subcontractor technical input.
Undertake any additional duties appropriate to the role.
Knowledge, Experience & Skills
Third-level qualification in Construction, Civil Engineering or a related discipline, with 10+ years’ relevant industry experience, or 15+ years’ practical industry experience.
Minimum 5 years’ experience within the residential sector, managing multiple sites and consistently achieving programme and financial targets.
Experience in commercial, education and industrial projects is advantageous.
Strong working knowledge of PCSA stages, JCT and NEC forms of contract.
High level of numeracy and IT capability, including MS Office, Excel, MS Project (or similar) and AutoCAD.
Proven ability to work independently, taking full accountability for projects from inception to completion.
Relevant industry certifications and a full UK driving licence.
Package & Benefits
Competitive salary with performance-related bonus.
Company vehicle or car allowance.
Private medical insurance and life assurance.
Enhanced annual leave entitlement and long-service awards.
Hybrid working options (role dependent).
Ongoing training, professional development and support with industry memberships.
Regular social and team-building events