Construction Contracts Manager

CRL; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

CRL is seeking a Construction Contracts Manager in Chesterfield, responsible for managing multiple large-scale construction projects. With a strong focus on health, safety, and quality compliance, the successful candidate will lead the execution of contracts while ensuring effective communication with all stakeholders. Ideal candidates will have a deep understanding of construction contracts, proven management experience, and essential qualifications such as an SMSTS and CSCS Black Card. This role offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package with opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Award Winning Projects

Private Pension Plan with employer contribution

26 days Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays

Additional 3 days paid leave for community projects

Private Health Care Scheme

Health Assured: Employee Assistance Programme

Life Assurance Scheme

Continuous Training & Development

Professional Membership Subscriptions

Cycle to Work Scheme

Eye Care Vouchers

Evening Class / Hobby Allowance

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of construction contracts and procedures (NEC / JCT), CDM Regulations, and employment law.
• Proven experience managing multiple construction contracts with minimal supervision.
• Familiarity with SHEQ standards in a construction environment.
• Excellent planning, organisation, and leadership capabilities.
• Strong financial acumen and experience in budgeting and cost control.
• Effective communicator across all levels, both written and verbal.
• Collaborative, solutions-focused mindset with strong attention to detail.
• SMSTS and CSCS Black Card (essential).
• Professional memberships such as MICE / CEng / MCIOB / ICorr (desirable or working towards).
• Full UK Driving Licence (required).

Responsibilities

• Leading and managing multiple construction contracts or a significant large-scale project.
• Overseeing all aspects of planning, programming, and resourcing.
• Ensuring full compliance with health, safety, quality, and environmental regulations.
• Liaising closely with internal teams, clients, consultants, suppliers, and subcontractors.
• Managing budgets, cost control, procurement, and applications for payment.
• Providing strategic technical, contractual, and commercial input at all stages.
• Maintaining up-to-date records using CRM and contribute to regional reporting and planning.
• Leading and motivating your team, ensuring high performance and professional development.
• Supporting innovation, sustainability, and social value across all projects.

Education

Degree or NVQ Level 5 in Civil Engineering or Construction-related discipline

Tools

Microsoft Office

CRM systems

Job description

Construction Contracts Manager

Location: Chesterfield, S40 2TZ
Salary: Competitive, DOE
Contract: Full Time, Permanent
Benefits: Award Winning Projects, Private Pension Plan, with employer contribution matching of up to 7%, 26 days Annual Leave, plus Bank Holidays, Additional 3 days paid leave per annum to participate in community projects, Private Health Care Scheme, Health Assured: Employee Assistance Programme, Life Assurance Scheme, Continuous Training & Development, Professional Membership Subscriptions, Cycle to Work Scheme, Eye Care Vouchers and Evening Class / Hobby Allowance!

Concrete Repairs Limited (CRL) is the UK s leading specialist contractor for the management of concrete structures and buildings. Established for over 65 years, our professional, innovative service sets the standards in the industry for others to follow.

As part of our continued growth, CRL is looking for a Construction Contracts Manager to join our team in Chesterfield!

Are you an experienced construction professional ready to lead large-scale or multiple projects with autonomy and purpose

We are now recruiting for a Construction Contracts Manager to manage the delivery of a number of construction projects or a large significant project with overall responsibility for all aspects of the contract.

In addition to this as our Construction Contracts Manager you will be responsible for:

• Leading and managing multiple construction contracts or a significant large-scale project.
• Overseeing all aspects of planning, programming, and resourcing.
• Ensuring full compliance with health, safety, quality, and environmental regulations.
• Liaising closely with internal teams, clients, consultants, suppliers, and subcontractors.
• Managing budgets, cost control, procurement, and applications for payment.
• Providing strategic technical, contractual, and commercial input at all stages.
• Maintaining up-to-date records using CRM and contribute to regional reporting and planning.
• Leading and motivating your team, ensuring high performance and professional development.
• Supporting innovation, sustainability, and social value across all projects.

Construction Contract Manager What we need from you:

• Strong understanding of construction contracts and procedures (NEC / JCT), CDM Regulations, and employment law.
• Proven experience managing multiple construction contracts with minimal supervision.
• Familiarity with SHEQ standards in a construction environment.
• Excellent planning, organisation, and leadership capabilities.
• Strong financial acumen and experience in budgeting and cost control.
• Effective communicator across all levels, both written and verbal.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and comfortable with CRM systems.
• Collaborative, solutions-focused mindset with strong attention to detail.
• SMSTS and CSCS Black Card (essential).
• Degree or NVQ Level 5 in Civil Engineering or Construction-related discipline (achieved or working towards).
• Professional memberships such as MICE / CEng / MCIOB / ICorr (desirable or working towards).
• Full UK Driving Licence (required).

If you feel you have the skills and experience to be considered for this role, click on apply today forwarding and up to date copy of your CV for consideration in the first instance

No agencies please.