Contract Manager

Procter and Street; Ringway; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Procter and Street is seeking an experienced Contract Manager to support its expanding North West project portfolio. You will own a varied slate of projects ranging in value from £250k to £1m, across sectors including commercial, education, industrial and healthcare.

The role is client-facing, demanding strong commercial acumen, contractual expertise, and leadership to deliver projects on time and within budget.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing contracts within construction consultancy.
• Strong knowledge of JCT contracts.
• Excellent client-facing and stakeholder management.
• Experience leading a team and developing business opportunities.
• Commercial and financial awareness.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of North West construction projects, £250k–£1m.
• Provide commercial and contractual management throughout the lifecycle.
• Oversee contract administration and guidance on JCT contracts.
• Act as a key client contact, developing long-term relationships.
• Lead, support and develop a team to maintain high service and delivery standards.
• Manage commercial risks, variations, valuations and financial reporting.
• Identify opportunities to develop existing client relationships and generate new business.
• Support the consultancy's growth strategy and future opportunities.
• Ensure projects are delivered to defined standards, programme and budget.

Skills

Contract management

Client relationships

Leadership

JCT contracts

Commercial awareness

Job description

We are working with a growing construction consultancy that is looking to appoint an experienced Contract Manager to support its expanding project portfolio across the North West.

This is an exciting opportunity for a commercially astute construction professional to take ownership of a varied portfolio of projects, typically ranging in value from £250k to £1m, across the commercial, education, industrial and healthcare sectors.

The role will be highly client-facing, requiring someone who can build strong relationships, provide sound contractual and commercial advice, and ensure projects are delivered successfully. Alongside managing projects and leading a team, you will play an important role in developing client relationships, identifying new business opportunities and contributing to the continued growth of the consultancy.

Joining a business with ambitious growth plans, you will have the opportunity to make a real impact, take on increasing responsibility and develop your career as the company continues to expand.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of construction projects across the North West, typically valued between £250k and £1m.
• Provide commercial and contractual management throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring projects are delivered in line with agreed objectives.
• Oversee contract administration and provide guidance on JCT contracts and associated contractual matters.
• Act as a key point of contact for clients, developing and maintaining strong, long-term relationships.
• Lead, support and develop a team, ensuring high standards of service and project delivery.
• Manage commercial risks, contractual issues, variations, valuations and financial reporting.
• Identify opportunities to develop existing client relationships and generate new business.
• Support the wider growth strategy of the consultancy, contributing to business development and future opportunities.
• Ensure projects are delivered to the required standards, programme and budget.

About You

We are looking for an experienced construction professional with a strong combination of commercial awareness, contractual expertise and leadership ability.

You will ideally have:

• Proven experience in a Contract Manager, Senior Project Manager, Commercial Manager or similar role within a construction consultancy or related construction environment.
• Strong commercial skills and a sound understanding of project financial management.
• Excellent knowledge and practical experience of JCT contracts.
• Experience managing construction projects, ideally ranging from £250k to £1m.
• A background working across sectors such as commercial, education, industrial or healthcare.
• Strong client-facing and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build lasting relationships.
• Experience leading, managing or mentoring a team.
• A proactive and commercially minded approach to identifying and developing new business opportunities.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and problem-solving skills.

What's on Offer?

• The opportunity to join a growing construction consultancy with ambitious expansion plans.
• A varied portfolio of projects across multiple sectors.
• A senior, client-facing position with genuine influence within the business.
• The opportunity to lead and develop a team.
• Clear opportunities for career progression as the consultancy grows.
• The chance to play a key role in shaping the future success of the business.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious Contract Manager who wants more than just project delivery - someone who wants to influence business growth, develop client relationships and progress their career within an expanding consultancy