Contract Manager

Curve Recruitment; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Curve Recruitment are recruiting on behalf of a respected regional contractor in Cambridgeshire to appoint an experienced Contracts Manager. You will oversee multiple projects from pre-construction through to completion, ensuring delivery on time, within budget and to the highest standards.

You will lead Site Managers and project teams, manage programmes and subcontractors, and maintain strong client relationships while supporting business development opportunities in a collaborative,

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Contracts Manager, Project Manager or Site Manager within construction.
• Strong commercial awareness with experience managing programmes, budgets and contracts.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Able to lead multiple projects and maintain high health & safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Oversee multiple projects from pre-construction through to completion.
• Provide leadership and support to Site Managers and project teams.
• Manage programmes, subcontractor performance and contractual obligations.
• Drive project delivery, ensuring works are completed safely, on time and within budget.
• Monitor commercial performance and identify operational risks and opportunities.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants and stakeholders.
• Act as the main point of contact throughout project delivery, ensuring excellent levels of client service.
• Support business development by maintaining repeat business and identifying future opportunities.

Job description

Curve Recruitment are pleased to be working with a highly respected regional contractor who deliver a diverse range of construction projects across Cambridgeshire and the surrounding counties.

Operating across refurbishment, civil engineering and specialist construction works, the business has built an excellent reputation for delivering high-quality projects while maintaining long-standing relationships with a loyal client base. Due to continued growth and a strong pipeline of secured work, they are now looking to appoint an experienced Contracts Manager to oversee multiple projects and play a key role in the continued success of the business.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Contracts Manager looking to join a well-established contractor where they can make a real impact within a collaborative and growing team.

We will also consider established Site/Project Managers who are keen to take the next step and continue their development.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee multiple projects from pre-construction through to completion.
• Provide leadership and support to Site Managers and project teams.
• Manage programmes, subcontractor performance and contractual obligations.
• Drive project delivery, ensuring works are completed safely, on time and within budget.
• Monitor commercial performance and identify operational risks and opportunities.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants and stakeholders.
• Act as the main point of contact throughout project delivery, ensuring excellent levels of client service.
• Support business development by maintaining repeat business and identifying future opportunities.

About You

• Proven experience as a Contracts Manager, Project Manager or Site Manager within the construction industry.
• Comfortable operating in a client-facing role and confident building long-term relationships.
• Strong commercial awareness with experience managing programmes, budgets and contracts.
• A proactive leader with excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Able to manage multiple projects while maintaining high standards of quality and health & safety.
• Ambitious, professional and keen to contribute to the continued growth of the business.

Whilst we endeavour to respond to all applications individually, due to high application volumes this is not always possible. Thank you for your interest in this role and we look forward to working with you in the future.