Contract Manager

Job Overview

We're looking for a Contract Manager to join our Building Solutions team based in Salisbury and Portsmouth, with a 40‑hour week. This role focuses on delivering projects valued up to £10 m in secure environments, starting site‑based and evolving to account management as client partnerships expand. We are unable to offer certificates of sponsorship.

As a Contract Manager, your day‑to‑day activities include:

• Leading and overseeing project delivery, ensuring operational and commercial goals are met.
• Managing projects from pre‑commencement to completion, delivering on time, on budget and to the highest safety and quality standards.
• Implementing health and safety policies, ensuring all employees and subcontractors comply.
• Acting as the client’s first point of contact, developing excellent relationships and identifying ongoing opportunities.
• Mentoring and supporting site teams, sharing knowledge to help others develop their skills.

We are looking for a candidate who:

• Has significant experience leading delivery on construction projects, ideally within secure environments.
• Possesses a relevant construction qualification (HND/Degree level or equivalent) and professional memberships such as CIOB.
• Has expert knowledge of NEC and JCT contract conditions, with demonstrable experience managing project budgets and programmes.
• Holds or is willing to obtain the necessary clearances:
  British passport required, Enhanced DBS minimum, SC Clearance advantageous.

We offer a wide variety of benefits that you can tailor to your needs. Full information available.

We are committed to making Kier a diverse and inclusive place to work. You can see our D&I action plan here. As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this role will be offered an interview.

Due to the nature of this role, you will also be required to complete a Basic Disclosure and Barring Service Check. Applicants with convictions will be treated on a case‑by‑case basis, as we do not discriminate based on conviction history. Some roles may also be subject to further pre‑employment checks.

We look forward to seeing your application to #joinkier.