Contract Manager (Planned Capital and Cyclical Works)

Location: Cambridgeshire
Contract: Permanent
Salary: 60,000 + Benefits

1 Day on site per week 4 Days WFH

We are seeking an experienced Contracts Manager - Planned & Cyclical Works to lead the commercial and contractual management of all planned capital and cyclical works programmes. This is a strategic, governance-led role focused on value for money, financial assurance, and compliance across all frameworks and call-off contracts.
Acting as the contract owner, you will provide commercial oversight and governance across high-value programmes, ensuring contracts are robust, compliant, and delivering against organisational objectives and budgets.
You will work closely with the Assistant Director of Asset Management and the Planned & Cyclical Manager to support programme delivery, while maintaining clear accountability to the Finance Director for financial performance and to Procurement for contract and tendering compliance.

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  Lead the commercial and contractual management of planned capital and cyclical works programmes
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  Act as contract owner across frameworks and call-off agreements
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  Provide governance, assurance, and oversight to ensure value for money and compliance
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  Conduct open-book financial reviews with contractors to ensure transparency, validate costs, and identify savings and efficiencies
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  Ensure robust financial control, forecasting, and reporting to senior stakeholders
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  Provide assurance to Finance on budget performance and risk
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  Ensure full compliance with procurement regulations, contract terms, and organisational standards
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  Support strategic decision-making through high-quality reporting and commercial insight

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  Proven experience managing planned maintenance and cyclical works contracts in a governance or commercial capacity
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  Strong understanding of public sector procurement, frameworks, and call-off arrangements
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  Demonstrable experience of open-book accounting, cost validation, and financial challenge
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  Confident operating at a strategic level, engaging senior stakeholders across Finance, Procurement, and Asset Management
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  Highly analytical with excellent commercial judgement
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  Comfortable providing challenge and assurance rather than operational delivery