Contracts Manager

Job Description:

Contracts Manager – Building Projects (GB)

An award-winning construction and civil engineering contractor is seeking an experienced Contracts Manager to support its growing Building division across Great Britain. Operating from bases in Northern Ireland and England, the business delivers residential, commercial, education, and infrastructure projects, with a strong focus on quality, safety, sustainability, and community engagement.

The Role

• Manage housing and commercial projects from pre-construction to completion

• Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental, and legal requirements

• Oversee quality assurance, contract administration, programmes, and change control

• Lead site teams and coordinate subcontractors and supply chain partners

• Manage budgets in collaboration with commercial and site teams

• Maintain strong relationships with clients, stakeholders, and internal departments

• Provide technical input on design-and-build projects and support continuous improvement

About You

• Construction-related qualification with 10+ years’ experience (or 15+ years industry experience)

• Minimum 5 years’ residential sector experience managing multiple sites

• Knowledge of JCT and NEC contracts; PCSA experience preferred

• Strong leadership, commercial awareness, and IT skills (MS Project, Excel, AutoCAD)

• Self-motivated with full ownership of project delivery

• Full driving licence

Benefits

• Competitive salary + bonus

• Company vehicle or car allowance

• Private medical & life insurance

• Additional holidays and long-service awards

• Hybrid working

• Career development and professional support