Contracts Manager

Your new company

Join a leading main contractor recognised for delivering high‑quality, large‑scale construction projects across the UK & Ireland. With a strong reputation, a collaborative culture, and a commitment to excellence, this organisation offers the platform, support, and progression opportunities to take your career to the next level. As they continue to secure major schemes, they are now looking for an experienced Contracts Manager to strengthen their senior operational team in Birmingham.

Your new role
As Contracts Manager, you will play a strategic leadership role overseeing the successful delivery of high‑value projects from inception through to completion. Reporting to the Contracts Director, you will act as a key interface between design, commercial and site operations, ensuring projects run efficiently, safely, and to the highest quality standards.
Role includes:

Provide a strategic link between design, commercial and site teams.
Lead project coordination, ensuring all disciplines work seamlessly together.
Act as the primary point of contact for clients, stakeholders, and government officials.
Ensure compliance with internal processes and regulatory requirements.
Oversee site surveys and assess design viability.
Drive quality across all phases of build and finish.
Manage and coordinate subcontractor and direct labour teams.
Produce accurate reports, professional documentation, and progress updates.
Lead labour costing to support feasibility and profitability assessments.
Champion customer satisfaction through proactive relationship management.
Supervise, coach, and support staff development across project teams.
Ensure Health & Safety standards are fully implemented and maintained.
Deliver high‑value (£20M+) main contractor projects on time and to specification.
What you'll need to succeed

A Degree or HND in a construction‑related discipline (preferred but not essential).
A proven track record delivering £20M+ projects for a main contractor.
Strong commercial awareness and understanding of design coordination, quantity surveying and procurement.
Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously.
Exceptional analytical, decision‑making and communication skills.
Excellent reporting, presentation and IT abilities (including MS Office).
In‑depth Health & Safety knowledge and regulatory awareness.
Flexibility to travel to project sites across the UK & Ireland.
Full right to work in the UK.

What you'll get in return
Competitive salary
Annual bonus scheme
Death in service benefit up to £100,000.
Pension scheme
Gym subsidy
33 days annual leave.
A collaborative environment with clear progression pathways.

Apply now
If you're an experienced Contracts Manager or senior project leader looking to drive major projects for a respected main contractor, we want to hear from you.Apply today to take the next step in your career.

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