Contracts Manager

Contracts Manager Multi-Project Construction Delivery Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced Contracts Manager to take strategic responsibility for the successful delivery of multiple construction projects. This role requires strong commercial oversight, operational leadership, and the ability to manage client relationships while ensuring contractual, financial, and programme objectives are achieved.

You will provide direction to site teams, ensure compliance with contractual obligations, and safeguard the commercial performance of each project under your control.

• Take full accountability for the delivery of multiple contracts from pre-construction through to final account.
• Lead client engagement and maintain strong, professional relationships at senior level.
• Oversee project programmes to ensure timely delivery in line with agreed milestones.
• Monitor commercial performance, controlling costs, forecasting spend, and protecting margin.
• Manage subcontractor procurement, appointments, and ongoing performance.
• Identify, manage and mitigate contractual risks, including variations and claims.
• Ensure strict adherence to contractual terms under JCT and/or NEC forms of contract.
• Champion health, safety, environmental and quality standards across all live sites.
• Support and mentor Project Managers and Site Managers to drive consistent performance.
• Contribute to strategic planning, resource allocation and business growth initiatives.

• Degree, HNC or HND in Construction Management, Civil Engineering or related discipline.
• Proven track record managing multiple construction contracts simultaneously.
• Strong working knowledge of JCT and NEC contracts.
• Demonstrable experience in commercial control, cost management and reporting.
• Minimum 5 years operating at Contracts Manager level (or equivalent senior project leadership role).
• Strong understanding of UK construction legislation and compliance requirements.

• Commercially astute with strong financial awareness.
• Decisive leader capable of managing competing priorities.
• Excellent negotiation and dispute resolution capability.
• Confident communicator with the ability to influence at all levels.
• Organised, structured and solutions-driven.
• Committed to high standards of governance and professional integrity.