Contract Manager

Newstaff Employment is hiring a driven and experienced Contract Manager in Luton to take full ownership of contract performance across construction projects; in this role, you will lead negotiations, control commercial risk and drive project delivery from start to finish.

Location: Luton
Salary: £50, – £70, per annum (negotiable depending on experience)
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Job Type: Full-Time / Permanent

• Lead the entire contract lifecycle; therefore, you control preparation, negotiation, execution and closeout
• Review contract documentation in detail so you protect commercial and legal interests
• Negotiate terms directly with clients and subcontractors to secure favourable agreements
• Monitor live projects closely; as a result, you ensure full compliance with contractual obligations
• Identify potential risks early and implement mitigation strategies before issues escalated
• Manage disputes and claims proactively through structured negotiation and clear communication
• Maintain organised, accurate contract records to support audits and reporting
• Stay up to date with construction contract law and industry regulations so you maintain best practice
• Proven experience managing contracts within the construction sector
• Strong working knowledge of construction contract law and commercial frameworks
• Demonstrated success negotiating high-value agreements
• Confident leadership style with the ability to influence stakeholders
• Strong analytical mindset and decisive problem‑solving skills
• Clear and persuasive communication skills

• Competitive salary between £50, and £70, per annum
• Negotiable package based on experience
• Clear progression opportunities within a growing business
• Stable Monday to Friday working pattern
• Opportunity to influence commercial strategy and project success

Interested in this role? We will be in touch soon.