Contracts Manager

Contracts Manager (408225) Nottingham, England

Salary: GBP
80000 - GBP
95000 per annum

Our client is a well-established regional main contractor with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality construction projects across the East Midlands. Due to continued growth, they are seeking an experienced Contracts Manager to oversee the successful delivery of multiple projects across the region.

• Oversee the successful delivery of multiple construction projects across the East Midlands, ensuring completion on time, within budget, and to specification
• Manage and coordinate site teams including Project Managers, Site Managers, Engineers, and subcontractors
• Administer and manage JCT contracts, including Design & Build and Standard Building Contracts
• Handle contractual matters including variations, valuations, extensions of time, claims, and formal correspondence
• Monitor project programmes, ensuring key milestones are achieved and delays are proactively managed
• Work closely with commercial teams to support CVRs, cost reporting, forecasting, and margin protection
• Drive value engineering opportunities and cost efficiency across all projects
• Ensure full compliance with Health, Safety, Quality, and Environmental (HSQE) standards and CDM Regulations
• Promote a strong safety culture across all sites and ensure consistent quality standards are maintained
• Chair and lead client, consultant, and internal progress meetings, providing clear reporting on project performance
• Maintain and develop strong relationships with clients, stakeholders, and supply chain partners
• Oversee subcontractor procurement, performance management, and programme delivery
• Ensure accurate project reporting, documentation control, and risk management processes are in place
• Support tender handover and pre-construction input where required
• Identify and manage project risks, implementing mitigation strategies promptly

• NVQ Level 6/7 or Degree in Construction Management or related construction discipline (or equivalent industry experience)
• CSCS Black Card
• Proven experience as a Contracts Manager or Senior Project Manager within a Tier 1 or Tier 2 main contracting environment
• Strong track record delivering multi-million-pound construction projects across commercial, residential, education, healthcare and leisure sectors
• Excellent knowledge of JCT contracts and contract administration procedures
• Strong commercial awareness with experience supporting CVRs, cost control, and forecasting
• Demonstrable leadership of multiple site teams and complex project portfolios
• Strong programming knowledge and ability to monitor and drive project delivery
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to manage risk, resolve issues, and make decisive operational decisions under pressure

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