Contracts Manager

Role: (Senior) Contracts Manager

We are looking for an experienced Contracts Manager to lead the delivery of multiple contracts within a fast-paced construction and social housing environment. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in contract performance, operational excellence, and driving continuous improvement across multiple projects and sites.

Experience

• Proven experience as a Contracts Manager, Senior Contracts Manager, Project Manager or similar construction management role.
• Experience managing multiple construction projects/contracts simultaneously.
• Strong contractor, subcontractor and supply chain management experience.
• Experience managing project budgets, costs, programmes and resources.
• Proven experience administering contracts, variations, instructions and change control processes.
• Experience monitoring project performance, risk management and compliance.
• Experience working directly with clients and maintaining strong stakeholder relationships.
• Experience leading, coordinating and developing site teams and/or junior managers.

Technical Knowledge

• Strong understanding of construction project lifecycles from mobilisation through to handover.
• Sound knowledge of procurement practices and contract administration.
• Understanding of pre-contract and post-contract management responsibilities.
• Knowledge of construction health & safety legislation and CDM regulations.
• Understanding of quality assurance and compliance requirements within construction projects.
• Commercial awareness with the ability to identify risks, opportunities and cost-saving measures.

Qualifications

• Relevant qualification in Construction Management, Project Management, Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveying or a related discipline.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong planning, organisation and project coordination abilities.
• Effective problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver projects within deadlines.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and project reporting systems.
• Ability to produce and present project performance updates to clients and senior stakeholders.

Desirable Criteria

• Experience within social housing, planned maintenance, refurbishment or maintenance contracts.
• Experience managing small works programmes.
• Experience operating in agile or fast-paced project environments.
• Experience mentoring or developing Assistant Contracts Managers or similar roles.
• Demonstrable track record of continuous improvement and process optimisation.
• Strong reputation for collaborative working and high-quality project delivery.
• Experience inspecting completed works against legislative, contractual and quality standards.