Contracts Manager

Job Description:

Job Profile for Contracts Manager - DM45565

Position: Contracts Manager
Location: Kegworth, Leicestershire (office-based with regional site travel)
Salary: £65,000 - £75,000 (DOE)

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Contracts Manager to join a growing contractor delivering residential and social housing projects across the Midlands and surrounding regions.

Due to a strong pipeline of secured work, the business is seeking a commercially astute Contracts Manager to oversee approximately three live projects at any one time, each at varying stages of delivery. This is a key senior role offering autonomy, long-term stability, and the chance to play a pivotal part in the successful delivery of high-quality housing schemes.

Contracts Manager - Job Overview

The Contracts Manager will take responsibility for the commercial and contractual control of multiple residential and social housing projects, ensuring delivery in line with programme, budget, and contractual obligations.

Key duties include:
* Managing around 3 live projects concurrently across different stages of delivery
* Acting as the contractual and commercial lead on residential and social housing schemes
* Reviewing contracts, scopes, programmes and risk registers pre-start and throughout delivery
* Overseeing subcontract procurement, package reviews and commercial negotiations
* Managing variations, EOTs, delay notices and compensation events
* Monitoring cost-to-complete, margin performance and project profitability
* Producing regular commercial and progress reports for senior management
* Acting as the main escalation point for contractual and commercial issues
* Supporting site and project teams to ensure robust commercial governance
* Liaising closely with clients, consultants and internal stakeholders

Contracts Manager - Job Requirements

• Proven experience as a Contracts Manager or Senior Commercial Manager within residential or social housing construction
  * Strong knowledge of JCT / NEC contracts and construction contract administration
  * Demonstrable experience managing multiple projects simultaneously
  * Background in residential, affordable housing or social housing projects advantageous
  * Strong commercial awareness and financial control capability
  * Confident managing subcontract packages, variations and final accounts
  * Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
  * Strong IT and reporting skills
  * Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel regionally

Contracts Manager - Salary & Benefits

• Salary: £65,000 - £75,000 per annum (DOE)
  * Performance-based bonus scheme
  * Company vehicle or car allowance
  * Private medical insurance & life assurance
  * 30 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays
  * Additional holidays & long service awards
  * Pension scheme
  * Hybrid working available
  * Opportunities for career growth, training and professional development support
  * Support for professional memberships
  * Social and team building events
  * Permanent, full-time position

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