Contracts Manager - Precast Concrete

Contracts Manager – Explore Manufacturing

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Based at Laing O'Rourke's Centre of Excellence for Modern Construction (CEMC), Worksop

Laing O'Rourke's manufacturing and modular solutions are transforming how the built environment is delivered — turning traditional construction into a modern process of precision‑engineered assembly.

At our Explore Manufacturing facility in Worksop — the most automated concrete products facility in Europe — we design and produce the components that make major infrastructure and building projects faster, safer and more sustainable.

🔗 Take a look inside:
Explore Manufacturing in action

We're looking for an experienced Contracts Manager to join the Explore Manufacturing leadership team. This is a senior role leading the communication, commercial and delivery interface across multiple high‑profile projects — and an opportunity to mentor and develop our next generation of contracts managers
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You’ll act as the single senior point of contact for our internal and external clients, ensuring collaboration between technical, production and commercial teams to deliver exceptional results.

• Lead and develop a team of Principal, Senior, Project and Assistant Project Coordinators.
• Champion collaboration across functions to ensure successful, compliant bids and project delivery.
• Oversee PCSA and contract appointments, ensuring clarity on scope, programme and commercial targets.
• Drive effective change management and ensure contract compliance.
• Chair monthly contract reviews and report into the Senior Leadership Team.
• Build trusted relationships with clients, understanding their drivers and anticipating future opportunities.
• Promote DfMA principles and smarter, technology‑led delivery methods.

You’ll be a seasoned contracts or project delivery professional with experience in a Tier 1 contracting or offsite manufacturing environment
. You’ll bring commercial acumen, strong client‑facing skills, and a genuine passion for developing people.

We’d love to hear from you if you:

• Hold a degree in Engineering, Construction Management or a related field.
• Have led multidisciplinary teams on complex manufacturing or construction projects.
• Thrive on coaching and enabling others to perform at their best.
• Communicate clearly, build trust quickly and manage multiple priorities with ease.

At Laing O'Rourke, you’ll gain exposure to some of the UK's most ambitious and innovative projects, in a culture that nurtures technical excellence and future‑focused thinking.

We offer:

• A world‑class remuneration and benefits package.
• Structured professional development and long‑term career progression.
• A diverse, inclusive environment where everyone feels respected, valued and empowered.

🔗 Discover more about our offsite journey:
Our Offsite Future

We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Level 3 Employer
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