Contract Manager

Cross Keys Homes; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; Hybrid; GBP 64,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

Cross Keys Homes is recruiting a Contract Manager to lead the commercial and contractual management of our planned capital and cyclical works programmes. You will act as contract owner, provide governance and commercial assurance, and work with senior stakeholders to drive value and transparent open-book reviews.

The role includes line management of two Quantity Surveyors, supports procurement, and requires NEC/JCT knowledge, steady negotiation and analytical skills.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of contract management principles (NEC/JCT).
• Experience managing commercial aspects of planned works or construction projects.
• Good negotiation and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a Contract Management Plan (CMP) with KPIs and risk registers.
• Provide strategic commercial reports on budget performance, risk analysis, and supplier compliance.
• Monitor budgets, validate contractor payment applications, and manage variations.
• Support procurement processes and embed sustainability and social value requirements in contracts.
• Drive continuous improvement and maintain audit readiness.

Skills

Contract management

Analytical skills

Negotiation

Communication

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying or related

Professional membership (RICS MCIOB CIPS) desirable

Job description

Contract Manager

64,096 (in probation) rising to 67,470

Remote/Peterborough

Permanent

Full-Time

Remote/Peterborough

Remote with one day per week at our Repairs Contractors Peterborough office.

We are excited to be sourcing for a newly created Contract Manager role to lead the commercial and contractual management of our planned capital and cyclical works programmes. This strategic position ensures value for money, compliance, and robust financial control across frameworks and call-off agreements.

You will act as the contract owner, providing governance and commercial assurance, and work closely with senior stakeholders including the Assistant Director of Asset Management and Finance Director. A key responsibility is conducting open-book financial reviews with contractors to ensure transparency and identify efficiencies.

The role will also provide direct line management, leadership and professional development support to two Quantity Surveyors.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a Contract Management Plan (CMP) including KPIs and risk registers.
• Provide strategic commercial reports on budget performance, risk analysis, and supplier compliance.
• Monitor budgets, validate contractor payment applications, and manage variations.
• Support procurement processes and embed sustainability and social value requirements in contracts.
• Drive continuous improvement and maintain audit readiness.

You will have:

• Strong understanding of contract management principles (NEC/JCT).
• Proven experience in commercial management for planned works or construction projects.
• Excellent analytical, negotiation, and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, Construction Management, or Business/Finance.
• Professional membership (RICS, MCIOB, CIPS) desirable.

This is a fantastic opportunity to influence strategic contract management and deliver real value for our organisation and our residents.

Additional Information

• DBS check required (Basic).
• Ability to travel to Peterborough weekly and hold a full driving licence.