Commercial Contracts Manager

Recruitment Robin Ltd; Stafford; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Recruitment Robin Ltd is seeking a Commercial Contracts Manager to lead and own civil engineering contracts from inception to completion in Stafford and nationwide client sites.

You will manage site teams, coordinate with design and commercial colleagues, ensure safety, quality and budget adherence, and drive robust contractual governance across projects.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing direct and subcontractor labour.
• Experience in groundworks and civil engineering projects is essential.
• Knowledge of Health & Safety regulations in Construction.
• SMSTS Qualification and CSCS card are required.
• Excellent commercial, numerical and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage all contract aspects from commencement to completion.
• Ensure delivery within budgets and programmes; monitor costs.
• Liaise with clients, subcontractors and suppliers; coordinate labour and programmes.
• Negotiate subcontract terms and ensure alignment with main contracts.
• Oversee documentation, site handovers and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Contract management

Leadership

Communication

Negotiation

Problem-solving

Financial monitoring

Cost control

Health & Safety regulations

Full UK driving licence

Education

SMSTS Qualification

CSCS card

Job description

A rapidly expanding civils and groundwork company in Stafford is looking for a Commercial Contracts Manager to join their busy office in Stafford and play a crucial role in the successful delivery of our construction and groundworks projects. This is a senior, hands‑on role offering autonomy, responsibility and the opportunity to influence projects from inception through to completion.

You will work closely with the site, design and commercial teams and take full ownership of contracts on site ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget and to the highest quality standards.

As the Commercial Contracts Manager, your key responsibilities will include:

• Manage all aspects of contracts from commencement through to completion.
• Ensure projects are delivered within agreed budgets and programmes.
• Take responsibility for financial monitoring, cost control and reporting.
• Maintain compliance with Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality standards.
• Liaise directly with clients, subcontractors, suppliers and stakeholders.
• Coordinate labour, logistics and programmes of works in conjunction with internal teams.
• Oversee pricing, programming and contract negotiations.
• Negotiate subcontract terms and ensure all agreements are back‑to‑back with main contracts.
• Identify, manage and mitigate contractual and construction‑related risks.
• Conduct site visits and inspections to ensure quality and regulatory compliance.
• Provide leadership, direction and development to site and contracts teams.
• Ensure accurate project documentation is maintained at all times.
• Complete site handovers, including final documentation and photographic records.

The Commercial Contracts Manager will have the following skills and experience:

• Proven experience managing direct and subcontractor labour is essential.
• Strong leadership presence with the ability to develop others is highly desirable.
• Experience in managing groundworks and civil engineering projects is essential.
• Knowledge of Health & Safety regulations in Construction.
• Hold a valid SMSTS Qualification and CSCS card.
• Strong communication, negotiation and problem‑solving abilities with excellent commercial, numerical and analytical skills.
• Full UK driving licence as travel will be required.

You will be working Monday to Friday, from the office in Stafford and from various client sites around the UK.

Appointment will be subject to right to work checks and satisfactory references.