Contracts Manager

Contracts Manager
- Specialist Construction
- Permanent

Salary: £45,000 - £50,000 + Profit Share Bonus,

Location:

Exeter,

Hours:

Full-Time, Monday to Friday, Start: ASAP.

Are you an experienced Contracts Manager looking to take the next step in your career with a growing specialist construction business?

Our client is seeking an organised, commercially minded and proactive Contracts Manager to oversee the successful delivery of multiple projects across the region. This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established organisation with an outstanding reputation for quality, safety and customer service, offering long-term career progression within a supportive and collaborative team.

The successful candidate will be responsible for managing contracts from initial enquiry through to completion, building strong client relationships, coordinating operational teams and ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time and within budget.

This position would suit an experienced Contracts Manager or Project Manager from a construction or specialist contracting background who enjoys managing multiple projects while maintaining exceptional standards of quality and compliance.

• Managing contracts from quotation through to successful project completion
• Visiting client sites to assess works and prepare accurate quotations
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with new and existing clients
• Planning and scheduling labour, subcontractors and project resources
• Producing detailed project programmes, Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS)
• Ensuring full compliance with Health & Safety legislation and company procedures
• Monitoring project progress, budgets and commercial performance
• Carrying out regular site inspections and Health & Safety audits
• Supporting and developing operational teams to deliver high-quality workmanship
• Managing project documentation and ensuring accurate contract records are maintained
• Working closely with suppliers and subcontractors to ensure projects are delivered efficiently and professionally

• Previous experience as a Contracts Manager, Project Manager or similar within the construction industry
• Strong project management experience delivering multiple contracts simultaneously
• Excellent commercial awareness with the ability to manage budgets and maximise profitability
• Strong leadership and people management skills
• Excellent organisational and planning abilities
• Confident communicator with the ability to build lasting client relationships
• Good understanding of Health & Safety legislation and site compliance
• Experience with in specialist contracting or highly regulated environments would be advantageous but is not essential

• Join a growing and well-established specialist contractor
• Competitive salary of £45,000 - £50,000
• Profit Share Bonus Scheme
• Company Pension
• Group Life Insurance
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Genuine opportunities for long-term career progression
• Supportive, collaborative working environment with a strong focus on employee development