Contracts Manager

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Role

Title:

Contracts Manager Business Unit:
Digital Infrastructure

Location:

Leicester

Role Overview

We are looking for an experienced contracts manager to oversee projects within Telecoms, EV Infrastructure, Civil Engineering and Building works. The role involves managing contractual obligations, ensuring compliance, and supporting project delivery across multiple frameworks.

What You Will be Doing:

• - Manage all contractual aspects of projects including reviewing, negotiating, and administering contracts
• - Ensure compliance with client requirements, legal standards, and company policies
• - Liaise with clients, stakeholders, and internal teams to maintain strong relationships and resolve contractual issues
• - Provide contractual advice and support to project managers and delivery teams
• - Monitor contract performance, variations, and claims, ensuring accurate documentation and reporting
• - Report directly to senior leadership on contractual risks, opportunities, and financial performance
• - Assist in the preparation of tenders, bids, and framework agreements
• - Ensure health and safety requirements are embedded within contractual obligations and delivery plans
• - Identify and mitigate risks related to contracts and project delivery
• - Support continuous improvement in contract management processes
• - Manage the provision of confidential and sensitive information

About You:

• - Proven experience in contract management within telecoms, EV infrastructure, or civil engineering projects
• - Degree or equivalent in civil engineering, construction management, or a related field
• - Strong understanding of cabling, ducting, and data network installations
• - Excellent negotiation and communication skills
• - Ability to manage multiple contracts across different sectors
• - Competence in contract management systems and Microsoft Office tools
• - Qualifications required:
• - Knowledge of NEC and other standard forms of contract
• - SMSTS or equivalent safety certification
• - Full UK driving licence

What We Can Offer in Return:

With an impressive order book of over £4.1 billion we are one of the industry’s leading principal contractors, affording you the opportunity to work on some of the UK’s most exciting projects offering you stability as well as the chance to stretch your capabilities and realise long held career goals. You will be joining diverse teams working at a high professional level with exceptional levels of commitment.

With an ambitious strategy, we’re poised for further growth and success, so if you’re committed, talented and enthusiastic, Galliford Try is the right place for you.

We are committed to maintaining the physical and mental wellbeing of all our people, through our ‘Be Well’ programme which offers discounts on certain products, advice and support for a range of issues.

We invest in high-quality training for employees of all levels, from our leadership development framework to our apprenticeship programmes. Through our Career Paths initiative, individuals receive tailored training and support to fulfil their potential.

Our industry is all about creating talented teams that excel in their areas of expertise. As an employer, we know you are most motivated to give your best when you feel valued and engaged.

Our Agile Working programme empowers you with flexibility in when, where and how you work. Where appropriate, site and office-based employees can take advantage of a wide variety of working practices, offering different…