Contract Manager

g2 Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual performance bonus

Job summary

g2 Recruitment in London is seeking an experienced Contracts Manager to join a specialist subcontractor delivering complex structural alteration and enabling works for Tier 1 contractors.

The role manages 3-4 live projects, reports to a Company Director, and ensures safety, programme, budget, and quality across pre-construction to handover. Ideal candidates have 5–6+ years as CM and 8+ years delivering structural alteration projects.

Qualifications

• 5–6+ years' experience operating as a Contracts Manager.
• 8+ years' experience delivering structural alteration projects.
• Experience delivering for Tier 1 Main Contractors (e.g., Multiplex, Mace, Sir Robert McAlpine).
• Strong understanding of contract forms (JCT/NEC).
• Experience working for subcontractors rather than main contractors.

Responsibilities

• Managing 3-4 live projects simultaneously.
• Reporting to a Company Director.
• Overseeing delivery from pre-construction to completion.
• Managing client relationships with Tier 1 Main Contractors.
• Ensuring projects are safe, on programme, within budget, and to a high standard.
• Reviewing programmes, performance, commercial matters and contracts.

Skills

Contract management

Client relationships

Programme management

Budget control

Risk management

JCT/NEC contracts

ASTA Powerproject

Tools

ASTA Powerproject

Job description

Location: London & South East (Project-Based)

Contract: Permanent

Package: Competitive Day Rate/Salary + Annual Performance Bonus

I'm currently recruiting for an experienced Contracts Manager to join a well-established specialist subcontractor delivering complex structural alteration and enabling works projects for some of the UK's leading Tier 1 contractors.

This is an excellent opportunity for an established Contracts Manager or a Senior Project Manager looking to step into a Contracts Management role.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing 3-4 live projects simultaneously.
• Reporting directly to a Company Director.
• Overseeing project delivery from pre-construction through to completion.
• Managing client relationships and working closely with Tier 1 Main Contractors.
• Ensuring projects are delivered safely, on programme, within budget, and to a high standard.
• Reviewing programmes, project performance, commercial matters, and contractual obligations.
• Supporting project teams and driving successful project outcomes.
• Ideally 5-6+ years' experience operating as a Contracts Manager.
• Alternatively, strong Senior Project Managers seeking progression into a Contracts Manager position will be considered.
• Minimum 8 years' experience delivering structural alteration projects.
• Previous experience working for a specialist subcontractor rather than a main contractor.
• Experience working for subcontractors of a similar scale and structure.
• Proven track record delivering projects for Tier 1 Main Contractors such as:
  • Multiplex
  • Mace
  • Sir Robert McAlpine
  • Or similar major contractors.
• Strong understanding of construction contract forms, particularly JCT and NEC.
• Experience using ASTA Powerproject programme software.

What's on Offer?

• Opportunity to join a highly respected specialist contractor.
• Annual performance bonus.
• Long-term career prospects within a growing business.