Contracts Manager

Job Title: Contracts Manager Location: East Midlands (projects within approximately 1-hour radius) Salary: £70,000 - £80,000 + package About the Company A well-established regional construction business delivering commercial new build, fit-out, and refurbishment projects across sectors including education, office, and general commercial developments. Projects are typically delivered within a defined regional area, allowing for limited travel. Role Overview The Contracts Manager will be responsible for overseeing the successful delivery of multiple construction projects, ensuring they are completed safely, on time, within budget, and to a high standard. This is a hands-on role suited to someone with a main contracting background who is comfortable managing several live sites and leading project teams. Responsibilities Manage multiple projects from pre-construction through to completion Lead and coordinate site teams, including Project Managers, Site Managers, and subcontractors Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to required quality standards Oversee programme planning, construction methodology, and site logistics Monitor commercial performance, including costs, margins, variations, and risk Build and maintain strong client relationships, acting as a key point of contact Lead project meetings and provide clear progress and performance reporting Ensure compliance with health & safety, environmental, and quality standards Drive team performance, resource planning, and continuous improvement Requirements Proven experience as a Contracts Manager or Senior Project Manager within a main contractor Strong track record delivering commercial construction projects (e.g. new build, fit-out, refurbishment, education, or office schemes) Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously Strong commercial awareness and financial management skills Excellent client-facing and stakeholder management ability Effective leadership and team management skills Relevant construction qualification (HNC/HND/Degree preferred) SMSTS / CSCS certification and full UK driving licence Key Benefits Regionally based projects with limited travel requirements Strong pipeline of ongoing work Support from an established and financially stable organisation Competitive salary, car allowance, bonus, and benefits package