Construction Contracts Manager

Cavendish Professionals; London; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Contracts Manager to supervise the delivery of diverse construction projects in London. This role involves full project lifecycle management while ensuring profitability and compliance with safety and quality standards. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in construction management, excellent negotiation skills, and experience leading teams to success in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience in large-scale construction project management.
• Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and manage client relationships.
• Full UK driving licence and right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Oversee successful delivery of construction projects in London.
• Coordinate project management and ensure adherence to budget and quality.
• Serve as primary client liaison and enhance team capabilities.

Skills

Commercial awareness

Negotiation

Subcontractor management

Health and safety management

Team leadership

Education

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

SMSTS or SSSTS, CSCS/CSR Card

Recognised First Aid at Work qualification

COSHH certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Gateway software

Job description

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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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Project Management

• Industries

  Construction

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