Contracts Manager

Our client is a well-established regional main contractor with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality construction projects across the East Midlands. Due to continued growth, they are seeking an experienced Contracts Manager to oversee the successful delivery of multiple projects across the region.

The Role

The successful candidate will be responsible for managing project teams, ensuring contractual compliance, driving programme performance, and maintaining strong relationships with clients, consultants, and supply chain partners. This is a key leadership role requiring a proactive and commercially aware individual who can ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

Key Responsibilities:

Oversee the successful delivery of multiple construction projects across the East Midlands, ensuring completion on time, within budget, and to specification
Manage and coordinate site teams including Project Managers, Site Managers, Engineers, and subcontractors
Administer and manage JCT contracts, including Design & Build and Standard Building Contracts
Handle contractual matters including variations, valuations, extensions of time, claims, and formal correspondence
Monitor project programmes, ensuring key milestones are achieved and delays are proactively managed
Work closely with commercial teams to support CVRs, cost reporting, forecasting, and margin protection
Drive value engineering opportunities and cost efficiency across all projects
Ensure full compliance with Health, Safety, Quality, and Environmental (HSQE) standards and CDM Regulations
Promote a strong safety culture across all sites and ensure consistent quality standards are maintained
Chair and lead client, consultant, and internal progress meetings, providing clear reporting on project performance
Maintain and develop strong relationships with clients, stakeholders, and supply chain partners
Oversee subcontractor procurement, performance management, and programme delivery
Ensure accurate project reporting, documentation control, and risk management processes are in place
Support tender handover and pre-construction input where required
Identify and manage project risks, implementing mitigation strategies promptEducation, Skills and Experience:

NVQ Level 6/7 or Degree in Construction Management or related construction discipline (or equivalent industry experience)
SMSTS (Site Management Safety Training Scheme) - essential
CSCS Black Card
Proven experience as a Contracts Manager or Senior Project Manager within a Tier 1 or Tier 2 main contracting environment
Strong track record delivering multi-million-pound construction projects across commercial, residential, education, healthcare and leisure sectors.
Excellent knowledge of JCT contracts and contract administration procedures
Strong commercial awareness with experience supporting CVRs, cost control, and forecasting
Demonstrable leadership of multiple site teams and complex project portfolios
Strong programming knowledge and ability to monitor and drive project delivery
Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills
Ability to manage risk, resolve issues, and make decisive operational decisions under pressure