Contract Manager

Job Title: Contracts Manager

Location: Rotherham

Salary: Up to £70,000 + Package

Our client is a well-established and highly respected structural steel and metalwork contractor
, delivering major projects across London.

With an excellent reputation for engineering expertise, quality fabrication, and reliable project delivery, the business works on a wide range of high-profile schemes including commercial buildings, logistics facilities, infrastructure projects, and large-scale developments
.

Due to continued project wins and a strong pipeline of work, the company is now looking to appoint an experienced Contracts Manager to oversee the successful delivery of structural steel packages.

This is a key position within the business, responsible for managing structural steel and metalwork projects from award through to completion
.

The successful candidate will oversee design coordination, commercial performance, fabrication scheduling, and site delivery
, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on programme, and within budget.

Working closely with internal design, fabrication, and erection teams-as well as main contractors and consultants-you will play a central role in ensuring smooth project delivery and maintaining the company's reputation for quality and reliability.

• Manage structural steel projects from contract award through fabrication and site erection to final completion
  .
• Coordinate design and detailing teams to ensure drawings are issued accurately and in line with programme requirements.
• Work closely with commercial teams to monitor project costs, variations, and contractual obligations
  .
• Develop and manage project programmes
  , ensuring fabrication and site activities align with project milestones.
• Liaise with main contractors, engineers, architects, and site teams to maintain strong project communication.
• Oversee fabrication schedules and coordinate with the workshop to ensure efficient production planning.
• Monitor site progress, installation sequencing, and health & safety compliance
  .
• Identify and resolve project risks, design clashes, or programme delays.

• Proven experience as a Contracts Manager / Project Manager within structural steel or steel construction
  .
• Strong understanding of steel frame design, fabrication, and erection processes
  .
• Experience managing projects within the UK structural steel sector and architectural metalwork
• Good commercial awareness and experience managing project budgets and variations.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders including main contractors, engineers, and internal teams
  .

• Opportunity to work on major projects across London.
• Join a well-established and growing steel contractor with a strong order book.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Long-term career progression within a respected industry business.