Contract Manager

Windmill Recruitment Ltd; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Free on-site parking

28 days annual leave

Job summary

Windmill Recruitment Ltd in Nottingham is seeking an experienced Contracts Manager to lead the Contracts Department. You will manage engineers and coordinators, drive on‑time project delivery, maintain safety standards, and build strong customer relationships across projects in the Midlands.

Reporting to the COO, you will own contracts from order to completion, coordinate installations, and drive process improvements while ensuring high-quality outcomes and excellent service.

Qualifications

• 3+ years’ experience in installations, contracts or project management.
• Strong leadership and people-management skills.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Proficient in MS Office and ERP systems.
• Full UK Driving Licence.
• NEBOSH/IOSH/CSCS advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate and develop engineers and coordinators.
• Manage contracts from order through to completion.
• Coordinate installations, resources and site teams.
• Build strong customer and stakeholder relationships.
• Monitor project progress and resolve issues proactively.
• Chair weekly production meetings.
• Oversee schedules, invoicing and contract administration.
• Identify and implement process improvements.
• Maintain high standards of quality, safety and customer service.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organization

ERP systems

Microsoft Office

Driving licence

Industry standards knowledge

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Lead the team. Drive projects. Make an impact.

Competitive Salary – DOE |Nottingham / Midlands Based | Full-time

We’re looking for an experienced, hands-on Contracts Manager to lead our Contracts Department, managing engineers and coordinators to ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently, on time and to the highest standards.

Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, you’ll work closely with customers, suppliers and internal teams, taking ownership of projects and driving excellent customer service.

YOUR ROLE:

Lead, motivate and develop engineers and coordinators

Manage contracts from order through to completion

Coordinate installations, resources and site teams

Build strong customer and stakeholder relationships

Monitor project progress and resolve issues proactively

Chair weekly production meetings

Oversee schedules, invoicing and contract administration

Identify and implement process improvements

Maintain high standards of quality, safety and customer service

3+ years’ experience in installations, contracts or project management

Strong leadership and people-management skills

Excellent communication and customer service skills

Highly organised with a proactive, solutions-focused approach

Experience with Microsoft Office and ERP systems

Good understanding of relevant legislation and industry standards

Full UK Driving Licence

NEBOSH/IOSH, SMSTS or CSCS advantageous

WHAT WE OFFER:

Competitive Salary – DOE

28 days’ annual leave, inclusive of Bank Holidays

Annual leave increases by 1 day per year, up to 5 years

Option to buy up to an additional week’s leave

Pension

Free on-site parking