Contract Manager

Involve Recruitment; Newport; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking an experienced Contracts Manager to oversee multiple construction projects in the UK. You will lead site teams, manage complex logistics, and ensure alignment with stakeholders. The role offers a hybrid working model, providing 3 days of remote work each week. Ideal candidates will have a proven track record in a similar role and specific experience in façade/recladding and residential projects.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a Contracts Manager or Senior Project Manager role.
• Background working with main contractors across relevant sectors.
• Ability to manage complex project logistics and programming.

Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee the delivery of multiple construction projects.
• Lead and coordinate site teams, subcontractors, and consultants.
• Liaise with clients and key stakeholders throughout project lifecycle.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Project logistics management

Job description

Overview

We are partnering with a renowned main contractor with decades of success delivering exceptional construction projects across the commercial, retail, leisure, and high-rise residential sectors. Renowned for repeat business and negotiated contracts, this contractor takes pride in building long-term client relationships and delivering superior project outcomes. Following a series of significant project wins, there is an exciting opportunity for a Contracts Manager to join their dynamic and growing regional team.

As Contracts Manager, you will lead the delivery of multiple concurrent projects from pre-construction through to handover. You\'ll play a key role in ensuring quality, programme, and commercial & contractual performance across a variety of project types, including:

• Façade and recladding schemes
• Social housing developments
• Commercial and retail refurbishments and new builds

You will oversee multiple site teams and act as a senior point of contact for key stakeholders, ensuring alignment between design, programming, and operational delivery.

This is a hybrid role with 3 days working from home.

Duties

• Manage and oversee the delivery of multiple construction projects
• Lead and coordinate site teams, subcontractors, and consultants
• Liaise with clients and key stakeholders throughout project lifecycle
• Assist in programming and sequencing of works
• Ensure quality, health & safety, and environmental standards are upheld
• Contribute to project reporting and commercial reviews

Key Criteria

• Proven experience in a Contracts Manager or Senior Project Manager role
• Background working with main contractors across relevant sectors
• Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to manage complex project logistics and programming
• Façade/recladding and residential experience highly advantageous