Contracts Manager

Contracts Manager

Location:

Based near Aylesbury
Salary: £55,000 - £65,000 + Vehicle (TBC)

A leading construction and maintenance contractor is seeking a Contracts Manager to join their expanding senior leadership team.
Operating across commercial construction, reactive maintenance, and FM works, the business continues to grow its frameworks and long-term client base.
This role is suited to a commercially minded professional who takes ownership of contractual obligations, protects project profitability, and brings strong leadership across multiple schemes.

• Lead the commercial and contractual performance of multiple projects.
• Review contracts, scopes, and risks at pre‑construction stage and brief delivery teams.
• Monitor programme performance and ensure obligations, dependencies, and delays are tracked.
• Oversee subcontract procurement, scopes, and commercial alignment.
• Lead variation management, delay notices, extensions of time, and commercial claims.
• Review cost‑to‑complete reports, margin performance, and project profitability.
• Act as the escalation point for contractual matters and client discussions.
• Support Project Managers and operational staff in developing commercial awareness.
• Ensure robust documentation, compliance, and communication across all live projects.

• 5+ years’ experience in a Contracts Manager or Senior Project Manager role within construction, maintenance, or FM.
• Strong knowledge of JCT contracts and core construction law principles.
• Proven experience managing variations, delay notices, subcontract packages, and risk.
• Commercially aware with confidence overseeing project financial performance.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to protect company interests professionally.
• Experienced across frameworks, refurbishments, and maintenance‑style works.
• Collaborative, organised, and able to support teams while maintaining firm expectations.

• SMSTS, CSCS (Black/White) and First Aid.
• HNC / HND / Degree in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying or similar.
• Additional training/CPD in Contract Law or Construction Claims advantageous.

• Salary: £55,000 - £65,000 (DOE).
• Company Vehicle.
• Annual company bonus scheme (company discretion).
• 20 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays.
• Holiday buying scheme.
• Company pension scheme.
• Structured training and ongoing professional development.
• Clear opportunities for career progression within our supportive team.