Construction Contracts Manager

JR United Kingdom; City Of London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in construction is seeking an experienced Contracts Manager to oversee various projects in London. This role entails managing full project lifecycles, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and maintaining strong client relationships. Ideal candidates will have significant project management experience and relevant qualifications in construction disciplines.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience in large-scale construction project management.
• Competence in contract administration.
• Willingness to travel or work away as required.

Responsibilities

• Manage and deliver multiple construction projects to standards of budget, quality, and timeline.
• Liaise with clients and manage team leadership.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.

Skills

Negotiation

Commercial Awareness

Team Leadership

Client Relationship Management

Project Documentation Management

Education

HND, HNC, BTEC or degree in a construction-related discipline

SMSTS or SSSTS

CSCS/CSR Card

Recognised First Aid at Work qualification

COSHH certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Gateway software

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16.06.2025

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31.07.2025

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Job Description:

Job Title: Contracts Manager

Location: London

Role Summary

We are seeking an experienced Contracts Manager to oversee the successful delivery of multiple construction projects in and around London. Including Education, Arts, Leisure, Retail, Health, Residential, and Industrial. The role involves full project lifecycle management—ensuring delivery is profitable, timely, and compliant with all safety and quality standards—while maintaining strong client relationships and team leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Take full responsibility for the coordination, management, and delivery of assigned projects to programme, budget, and quality standards.
• Collaborate with the Construction Director to ensure appropriate staffing and resources across projects.
• Develop construction programmes and methodologies with the Contracts Planner.
• Oversee procurement schedules and ensure timely placement of sub-contract orders.
• Approve and implement Construction Phase Health & Safety Plans before work commences.
• Monitor subcontractor performance, resolve issues, and carry out post-project reviews.
• Chair technical and project meetings; issue actions and updates to stakeholders.
• Ensure on-site teams follow common operational, H&S, quality, and environmental standards (ISO 9001, ISO 14001, OHSAS 18001).
• Act as the primary liaison with clients and their representatives, fostering long-term relationships.
• Maintain accurate project documentation using company systems (Gateway).
• Support recruitment, mentoring, staff development, and performance appraisals.
• Assist with pre-tender presentations and contribute to business development.
• Promote the company’s image, culture, and CSR objectives at industry events and stakeholder functions.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in the planning, direction, and coordination of large-scale construction projects.
• Strong commercial and contractual awareness, including experience administering main contractor contracts.
• Excellent negotiation and subcontractor management skills.
• Experience managing health and safety requirements and inspections.
• Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and manage client relationships.
• Competent in Microsoft Office; Gateway software experience desirable.

Qualifications

• HND, HNC, BTEC or degree in a construction-related discipline.
• SMSTS or SSSTS, CSCS/CSR Card.
• Recognised First Aid at Work qualification.
• COSHH certification.
• Full UK driving licence and right to work in the UK.
• Willingness to travel or work away as required.