Contract Manager

Concept, part of Axis CLC, is one of the UK’s leading property service specialists, delivering expert property maintenance, refurbishment and compliance services across complex and highly regulated environments. Established in 2003 and backed by the wider strength of Axis CLC, operating from 23 UK offices with more than 2,500 employees and over 110 years of combined experience. Concept supports clients across Defence, Education, Healthcare and Critical National Infrastructure, delivering safe, compliant solutions across a wide range of essential property services.

The Role

This is a full?time, permanent Contracts Manager position overseeing commercial refurbishment projects, with a hybrid working model and regular travel to sites and client meetings. The role sits within a main contracting environment and requires strong commercial, operational, and health & safety leadership.

Responsibilities

All aspects of fabric works, especially commercial refurbishment

Surveying of works and production of quotations

Leading or assisting in the pricing and submission of tenders

Assisting and completing PQQ and SQ submissions

Production of project H&S information including CPPs and RAMS in liaison with H&S Management team

Producing and managing project programmes and timelines

Management of directly employed staff and sub-contractors

Management of on-site H&S including undertaking of site audits/inspections in line with company standard procedures

Attending project meetings and production of various reports and project documentation required

Contributing to work planning, and briefing project teams, contractors and suppliers

Managing and carrying out of commercial valuations on projects and agreement of project accounts

Work closely with other internal departments (commercial. H&S) and external (client, design team) to ensure the contracts are delivered on time and within financial budgets.

To be able to identify human trafficking and modern slavery within the organisation and report any suspicious behaviour.

Role will be working from home based however there will be a requirement to make regular site and client visits (within a region, nationally or internationally, depending on the construction project).

Access to regional office(s) as required however base office is Darlington

About you

Ideally minimum of 5yrs proven track record of managing numerous contracts with values around £500k

Ideally degree qualified in construction management and/or commercial background and experience/knowledge in quantity surveying would be useful.

Main contracting background

Experience of working with building contracts (JCT, NEC etc.)

The ability to manage multiple projects concurrently

Strong maths and IT skills

Commercially astute

Good problem-solving skills

An awareness of the Modern Slavery act (2015)

Excellent communication, presentation and negotiation skills

What we offer?

Salary up to £60,000 depending upon experience

£5,000 Car Allowance

25 Days Annual Leave

Private Medical Insurance (after probation)

Free Parking

Why Axis CLC?

Joining Axis CLC means being part of a national organisation that delivers essential services across housing, education, healthcare, defence and commercial property. You’ll be joining a team that values reliability, quality and social impact, offering long-term stability, meaningful work and genuine opportunities to grow and progress in your career.

Our Commitment to Inclusion

Many faces, one Axis CLC. We value diversity and are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. If you need any adjustments during the hiring process, please let us know