Contracts Manager

Position: Contracts Manager (Permanent)
A long-established and highly regarded regional main contractor is seeking an experienced Contracts Manager to join their operational team, overseeing multiple live projects across the commercial, hotel, and office sectors.

This is a senior delivery role, ideal for a hands-on Contracts Manager with a strong multi-discipline background, who enjoys being visible on site and actively involved in driving projects forward.

Regional Patch

Projects located across Leeds through to Nottingham
Travel to Nottingham will be required on occasion
Predominantly regional work - no excessive national travel

Project Profile

Commercial office blocks
Hotel developments
Complex, fast-paced, multi-disciplinary schemes
Projects typically delivered under Design & Build and Traditional contracts

The Role

As Contracts Manager, you will take responsibility for the overall delivery of multiple projects, acting as a key link between site teams, commercial staff, and senior management.

Key responsibilities include:

Managing and supporting Site Managers and Project Managers across several live sites
Ensuring projects are delivered safely, on programme, within budget, and to a high standard of quality
Maintaining a strong site presence, providing practical leadership and problem-solving support
Overseeing programme planning, sequencing, and coordination of multiple trades
Working closely with commercial teams on cost control, variations, and subcontractor performance
Driving consistent standards of health & safety, quality assurance, and compliance
Managing client relationships and representing the business professionally at site and progress meetings
Identifying and mitigating delivery risks across the project portfolio
Supporting pre-construction and handover phases where required

About You

Proven experience working as a Contracts Manager for a main contractor or regional.
Strong multi-discipline construction background (commercial build experience essential)
Practical, delivery-focused, and hands-on in your approach
Confident managing multiple projects and site teams simultaneously
Strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills
Commercially aware with the ability to balance quality, programme, and cost
Full UK driving licence Package

Competitive salary up to £85,000 (dependent on experience)
Company car or car allowance
Benefits package
21 days holiday + bank holidays
Christmas shutdown included
Long-term, stable role with a respected regional contractor