Contract Manager

Astute People; Leiston; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Astute People is seeking a Contract Manager for Leiston site on a permanent or contract basis, working on a major nuclear construction project in the UK. The role is full-time, Monday to Friday, with a flexible start date up to September 2026.

You should bring strong construction industry experience, a commercial mindset, and proven project leadership with people-skills to drive development and stakeholder collaboration on site.

Qualifications

• Strong experience and knowledge of the construction industry.
• A commercial background.
• A good people person and natural ability for business development.
• Project Lead/Project Management experience and ability.

Skills

Construction experience

Commercial background

People skills

Project management

Job description

Overview

Astrute's Nuclear team is partnering with an award-winning and still growing construction company committed to employee development to recruit a Contract Manager for their Leiston site. You will assist in developing their presence on one of the UK's largest construction projects in the Nuclear sector.

Role type and location

• Contract Manager role open to permanent or contract positions.
• Location: Leiston.
• Full time, Monday-Friday role.
• Start date: flexible, latest by September 2026.

Key skills / qualifications

• Strong experience and knowledge of the construction industry.
• A commercial background.
• A good people person and natural ability for business development.
• Project Lead/Project Management experience and ability.

Astute People are acting as an employment business in relation to this vacancy. We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and comply with all relevant UK legislation. We encourage applications from individuals from all backgrounds but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Astute is also committed to the government's Disability Confident Employer initiative. We endeavour to get back to everyone; however, if you have not heard anything after 7 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.