Contracts Manager

Your new company

A well-established regional main contractor is seeking an experienced Contract Manager to join its growing team. The business delivers a diverse range of commercial construction projects across sectors including industrial, manufacturing, education, healthcare and commercial developments, with project values ranging from several million pounds to larger flagship schemes. With a strong pipeline of secured work and a reputation for quality delivery, this is an excellent opportunity to join a successful and financially stable contractor.

Your new role
As Contract Manager, you will take overall responsibility for the successful delivery of approximately 3-4 live commercial construction projects at any one time, ensuring they are completed safely, on programme, within budget and to the highest quality standards. Based in Derby, you will oversee projects primarily across the East Midlands, with occasional travel to sites in Hull and the surrounding areas.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Managing multiple commercial build projects from pre-construction through to completion.
• Leading and supporting Site Managers and project delivery teams.
• Monitoring project programmes, costs, quality and compliance.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients, consultants and subcontractors.
• Ensuring all projects comply with health and safety legislation and company procedures.
• Identifying and mitigating project risks while driving performance across all sites.
• Supporting commercial teams with valuations, cost control and contractual matters.
• Providing regular progress reports to senior management.

What you'll need to succeed

• Proven experience as a Contract Manager, Senior Project Manager or similar leadership role within the construction industry.
• Strong background delivering commercial construction projects.
• Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong understanding of construction contracts, commercial awareness and project controls.
• SMSTS, CSCS and First Aid qualifications.
• Full UK driving licence.
• A proactive and solutions-focused approach with the ability to drive projects to successful completion.

What you'll get in return

• Salary of 80,000 - 85,000 per annum.
• Car allowance of 5,000 - 7,000.
• Performance-related bonus.
• Private healthcare.
• Pension scheme.
• Opportunity to join a growing and financially stable contractor with a healthy forward order book.
• Autonomy and responsibility within a senior leadership role.
• Long-term career progression opportunities.

What you need to do now
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