Contracts Manager

Overview

Fisher Civils are actively seeking an experienced and capable Contracts Manager in the Portsmouth area to join a well established construction and development company delivering high quality projects across the education sector, including schools, colleges and specialist learning environments. With a strong pipeline of work and a reputation for collaboration and quality, our client is now looking to appoint an experienced Contract Manager to support continued growth.

This is a hybrid role, combining site presence, office collaboration, and home working.

• Manage and administer construction contracts from award through to final account
• Oversee project teams to ensure programmes, budgets, and quality standards are met
• Lead on contract negotiations, variations, and dispute resolution
• Ensure compliance with contractual obligations, company procedures, and industry regulations
• Act as a key point of contact for clients, consultants, and stakeholders
• Monitor commercial performance, risk, and opportunities across projects
• Support and mentor site and project management teams
• Contribute to continuous improvement and best practice across the business

• Proven experience in a Contract Manager (or Senior Project/Commercial Manager) role within construction
• Strong knowledge of standard forms of contract (e.g. JCT/NEC etc)
• Experience delivering projects in the education sector (or similar public-sector environments) is highly desirable
• Commercially astute with strong negotiation and problem-solving skills
• Confident communicator, able to build effective relationships at all levels
• Organised, proactive, and comfortable managing multiple projects
• Relevant construction qualification (HNC/HND/Degree or equivalent experience)

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Hybrid working model offering flexibility and work-life balance
• Opportunity to work on meaningful education-sector projects
• Supportive, professional team environment
• Long-term career progression within a growing business