Contract Manager

Global Recruitment Group; Hitchin; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Laptop & mobile phone

Private medical insurance

Job summary

Global Recruitment Group is partnering with a leading architectural steel specialist based in Luton to recruit a Contracts Manager. You will oversee projects from award through to completion, ensuring safety, efficiency and top quality across sites in London.

The role suits hands-on steelwork professionals moving into management, with responsibilities spanning client liaison, planning, and cost control. The position offers a company vehicle, laptop and mobile, private medical insurance, and

Qualifications

• Background in architectural or structural steelwork.
• Experience progressing to contracts management.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to coordinate multiple projects across sites.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate multiple architectural steelwork projects across London.
• Liaise with clients, contractors, suppliers, and site teams.
• Attend site visits to monitor progress, resolve issues, and ensure quality standards.
• Support project planning, programmes, and resource management.
• Assist with variations, costs, and contract administration.
• Coordinate installation teams and subcontractors.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time and to client expectations.
• Build strong relationships with customers and project stakeholders.

Skills

Contract management

Stakeholder management

Project coordination

Communication

Organisational skills

Job description

Contracts Manager – Architectural Steel Specialist

Location: Luton (Office‑Based + London Site Visits)

Salary: Up to £60,000 (DOE) + Excellent Benefits

Global Recruitment is proud to be working on behalf of a leading architectural steel specialist based in Luton. They deliver high‑quality bespoke steelwork projects across London, including staircases, balconies, balustrades, handrails, and architectural metalwork.

Due to continued growth, they are looking for a Contracts Manager to join their team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced steelwork installer, fabricator, foreman, or site supervisor looking to take the next step in their career and move into a contracts management position.

The Role

As a Contracts Manager, you will play a key role in managing projects from award through to completion, ensuring works are delivered safely, efficiently, and to the highest standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate multiple architectural steelwork projects across London
• Liaise with clients, contractors, suppliers, and site teams
• Attend site visits to monitor progress, resolve issues, and ensure quality standards are maintained
• Support project planning, programmes, and resource management
• Assist with variations, costs, and contract administration
• Coordinate installation teams and subcontractors
• Ensure projects are delivered on time and to client expectations
• Build strong relationships with customers and project stakeholders

This role is primarily office‑based in Luton, with regular site visits across London.

What’s on Offer

• Salary up to £60,000 (depending on experience)
• Company vehicle
• Laptop & mobile phone
• Private medical insurance
• Work on prestigious architectural steel projects across London
• Flexible payment options available: CIS, PAYE, or LTD

About You

We are looking for someone with a background in architectural or structural steelwork, who is ready to take the next step into a Contracts Manager role.

Potential Backgrounds

• Steelwork Installer/Fitter looking to move off the tools
• Foreman or Site Supervisor ready for a management position
• Fabrication Supervisor wanting more responsibility
• Project Coordinator or Assistant Contracts Manager looking to progress

Ideal Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of steel installation and site processes
• Experience working with architectural steelwork such as staircases, balconies, balustrades, handrails, and bespoke metalwork
• Good communication and organisational skills
• The ability to coordinate teams, solve problems, and manage multiple projects
• A practical understanding of how steelwork projects are delivered on site

This is a fantastic opportunity for a hands‑on steelwork professional looking to transition into a Contracts Manager position, using their practical experience while developing their commercial and project management skills.