Contracts Manager

We are working in partnership with a highly respected, privately owned construction and property services company who are seeking an experienced and motivated Contracts Manager to join their successful Bristol-based team.

This is an excellent opportunity to take ownership of multiple construction projects, lead high-performing teams, and play a key role in delivering projects safely, on time, and to budget.

The Role

As Contracts Manager, you will provide leadership across your projects, ensuring company procedures are followed and business and project objectives are clearly communicated to all stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

Set and champion high standards of health, safety, and environmental performance across all projects

Build and maintain strong working relationships with clients, consultants, and the supply chain

Plan ahead to identify project risks and opportunities, proposing practical solutions

Take full ownership of project programmes, monitoring progress and implementing corrective action where required

Manage the design process and consultant teams to ensure information aligns with budget, procurement, and construction timescales

Promote company vision, values, and a culture of continuous improvement

Set clear goals and development objectives for project teams

Empower managers to make informed and appropriate decisions

Hold profit and loss responsibility, working closely with the Quantity Surveyor to achieve financial targets

Record, report, and resolve delays or disruptions to works progress

About You

Minimum 3 years' experience in a Contracts Manager role

Strong background in D&B, framework, two-stage, and negotiated contracts

Solid pre-construction knowledge, with the ability to support tendering activities

A confident leader with excellent communication and organisational skills

The Package

Competitive salary (negotiable depending on experience)

Discretionary bonus

27 days holiday plus bank holidays

Pension scheme

After qualifying period:

Private healthcare

Car, bike, and tech schemes

Access to a range of employee discounts