Contracts Manager

Contracts Manager - Construction

📍 Exeter / South West (Devon, Cornwall, Somerset)

🛠️ Construction
• Full-time
• Permanent

We are working with an award-winning, independent construction contractor with nearly 80 years of trading. They deliver high-quality new build and refurbishment projects ranging from £1m to £20m, with a reputation for completing works on time, on budget and to the highest standards. Built on trust, powered by experience and grounded in collaborative values, they work across commercial, education, healthcare, industrial and community sectors.

They are seeking a proactive and experienced Contracts Manager to join their growing team and play a key role in delivering diverse projects throughout the South West. As Contracts Manager, you will be responsible for the commercial and operational delivery of multiple contracts, ensuring customer satisfaction, quality of delivery, compliance, and financial performance.

• Lead and manage a portfolio of live contracts from pre-construction through to completion.
• Ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget and to agreed quality standards.
• Oversee contract administration including procurement, subcontractor management and commercial controls.
• Act as the primary point of contact for clients, consultants and site teams.
• Prepare regular progress reports for senior leadership and stakeholders.
• Champion compliance with health & safety and company procedures.

• Proven experience as a Contracts Manager within the construction sector — ideally overseeing projects of similar scale.
• Strong leadership, communication and organisational skills.
• Excellent commercial awareness and ability to manage budgets, cashflow forecasts and contractual risks.
• A collaborative mindset with the ability to build strong internal and external relationships.
• Relevant professional qualifications or professional membership (e.g., CIOB, RICS) desirable but not essential.

• Competitive salary and benefits package (dependent on experience).
• Opportunity to work on varied and rewarding projects across the South West.
• Supportive family-oriented company culture rooted in teamwork and craftsmanship.
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.

To apply or for more information, please send a copy of your CV