Contract Manager

C Caswell Engineering Services Limited; Haslingden; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

C Caswell Engineering Services Limited in Lancashire, UK, is seeking a Contracts Manager to lead the CASWELL FIRESAFE® Fire Resisting Ductwork Team. You will oversee contracts from award through completion, ensuring delivery on time, within budget, and compliant with technical standards.

Day-to-day duties include managing contract documentation, coordinating with clients, suppliers and internal teams, and monitoring progress, costs, variations and risk across projects.

Qualifications

• Demonstrate experience in contract management, including administration of construction or engineering contracts and handling variations, claims, and commercial reporting.
• Strong project coordination skills, with the ability to plan, prioritise, and manage multiple HVAC or ductwork projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
• Solid understanding of construction, M&E, or HVAC industry practices, relevant standards, and basic knowledge of fire resisting ductwork or passive fire protection (or willingness to learn).
• Proficient in using office and project software (e.g., MS Office, spreadsheets, project or ERP systems) to manage documentation, budgets, and schedules.
• Effective communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to build constructive relationships with clients, suppliers, and internal teams.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with attention to detail and a focus on risk management and compliance.
• Relevant qualification in construction management, quantity surveying, engineering, or a related discipline, or equivalent industry experience.
• Experience working with main contractors, blue-chip clients, or on large commercial projects is highly beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Lead the CASWELL FIRESAFE® Fire Resisting Ductwork Team and oversee contracts from award through completion.
• Manage contract documentation, coordinate with clients, suppliers, and internal project teams, and monitor progress, costs, variations, and risk across the project lifecycle.
• Review and negotiate contract terms, prepare reports and forecasts, and support tender and bidding processes with accurate commercial input; contribute to quality assurance and continuous improvement.

Skills

Contract management

Project coordination

HVAC knowledge

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Risk management

Education

Construction management degree

Tools

MS Office

ERP systems

Job description

Company Description

C Caswell Engineering Services Limited is a family-owned company based in Lancashire for 57 years and a UK leader in ventilation solutions for commercial environments.

The business specialise in:

• Design, manufacture and installation of restaurant HVAC solutions.


• Manufacture, install & certification of Caswell Firesafe® fire resisting ductwork systems.

Caswell offers long-term stability, technical expertise, and opportunities to work on high-profile projects across the UK.

Role Description

The Contracts Manager will lead the CASWELL FIRESAFE® Fire Resisting Ductwork Team. Overseeing contracts from award through completion, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and in compliance with technical and regulatory requirements.

Day-to-day responsibilities include managing contract documentation, coordinating with clients, suppliers, and internal project teams, and monitoring progress, costs, variations, and risk throughout the project lifecycle.

The role involves reviewing and negotiating contract terms, preparing reports and forecasts, and supporting tender and bidding processes with accurate commercial input. The Contract Manager will also contribute to quality assurance and continuous improvement, helping maintain Caswell’s high standards on prestigious projects.

Qualifications/Person Specification

• Demonstrate experience in contract management, including administration of construction or engineering contracts and handling variations, claims, and commercial reporting.


• Strong project coordination skills, with the ability to plan, prioritise, and manage multiple HVAC or ductwork projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.


• Solid understanding of construction, M&E, or HVAC industry practices, relevant standards, and basic knowledge of fire resisting ductwork or passive fire protection (or willingness to learn).


• Proficient in using office and project software (e.g., MS Office, spreadsheets, project or ERP systems) to manage documentation, budgets, and schedules.


• Effective communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to build constructive relationships with clients, suppliers, and internal teams.


• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with attention to detail and a focus on risk management and compliance.


• Relevant qualification in construction management, quantity surveying, engineering, or a related discipline, or equivalent industry experience.


• Experience working with main contractors, blue-chip clients, or on large commercial projects is highly beneficial.