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Your new company
A regional main contractor specialising in the design, installation, and refurbishment of steel-framed industrial buildings is recruiting for a Contracts Manager. With a strong reputation for quality, customer service, and seamless delivery, the company is experiencing sustained growth, with an expanding pipeline of projects across England. This is an exciting time to join a close-knit, ambitious team where standards are high and autonomy is real.

Your new role
As a Contracts Manager, you will take full ownership of the successful delivery of multiple construction projects from pre-start through to handover. You will ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to the highest standards.
Key responsibilities include:

• Leading end-to-end project delivery, maintaining programme, quality, and cost control

• Collaborating with Directors to ensure projects are properly resourced

• Developing construction programmes and delivery strategies

• Managing procurement schedules and subcontract packages

• Appointing and overseeing subcontractors, ensuring performance, compliance, and quality

• Maintaining robust health & safety processes, including Construction Phase Plans and site inspections

• Administering contracts and ensuring compliance with key contractual obligations

• Managing client relationships, providing clear communication on progress, risks, and solutions

• Producing reports on programme, commercial performance, and site progress

• Supporting site teams to ensure labour and resources meet programme demands
  This is a hands-on leadership role requiring strong coordination across site teams, subcontractors, and stakeholders.

What you'll need to succeed

• 10+ years’ experience delivering construction projects, ideally with sector experience in Industrial, Commercial or Steel frames.

• Proven track record of delivering projects on time, within budget, and to a high standard

• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple work streams simultaneously

• Proactive mindset with the ability to identify and mitigate risks early

• Excellent knowledge of construction processes, health & safety, and compliance requirements

• Commercial awareness, with confidence in procurement, subcontract management, and margin protection

• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills

• Ability to lead and motivate teams while maintaining high standards

• A pragmatic, can-do attitude with a willingness to get involved where needed

• Flexibility to travel across mainland England as required

What you'll get in return

• £70,000 - £90,000 salary

• Company vehicle

• Bonus Scheme based on site performance

• 25 days holiday, pension scheme, sick pay

• High level of autonomy and responsibility within your role

• Opportunity to join a growing, forward-thinking contractor delivering premium projects nationwide
  
  

What you need to do now

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