Contracts Manager

Contracts Manager
Start March 2026
Bradford / Leeds – West Yorkshire
Permanent
£60,000 - £65,000 (Inclusive of vehicle Allowance)
Company Benefits / Bonus Scheme  

My client are a well-established construction contractor with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality projects across the healthcare and education sectors. Due to continued growth, they are now seeking an experienced Contracts Manager to join their team on a permanent basis.

THE ROLE:

As Contracts Manager, you will be responsible for the successful delivery of 3–4 live projects at any one time, typically valued between £1m – £3m. Projects are primarily within live healthcare and medical environments, as well as education settings, requiring a high level of planning, coordination, and stakeholder management.

You will take full responsibility for contracts from pre-construction through to completion, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Managing multiple projects within live healthcare and education environments

• Overall responsibility for programme, cost control, quality, and H&S compliance

• Leading and supporting Project Managers and site teams

• Managing client relationships and liaising with consultants and stakeholders

• Overseeing subcontractor performance and commercial control

• Ensuring compliance with all contractual and regulatory requirements

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Proven experience as a Contracts Manager (or Senior Project Manager ready to step up)

• Essential experience working in live medical or healthcare project environments

• Strong background delivering projects in the £1m – £3m range

• Experience with in healthcare and/or education sectors

• Excellent organisational, leadership, and communication skills

• Strong knowledge of UK construction regulations and H&S standards

Apply now with an up to date CV or contact Dan Standish at Kenton Black (Leeds) for more information