Contract Manager

Construction; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 64,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DBS check

Driving licence

Job summary

Construction is seeking a Contract Manager to lead commercial and contractual management for capital and cyclical works. You will act as contract owner, provide governance, and conduct open-book financial reviews with contractors.

The role includes line management of two Quantity Surveyors and requires travel to Peterborough weekly. NEC/JCT experience and strong negotiation skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in commercial management for planned works or construction projects.
• Strong analytical, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Knowledge of NEC/JCT contract forms and governance processes.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a Contract Management Plan (CMP) with KPIs and risk registers.
• Provide strategic commercial reports on budget performance, risk analysis and supplier compliance.
• Monitor budgets, validate payment applications, and manage variations.
• Support procurement processes and embed sustainability and social value requirements in contracts.
• Drive continuous improvement and maintain audit readiness.

Skills

Contract management

NEC/JCT

Analytical skills

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying/Construction Management

Job description

Contract Manager

64,096 (in probation) rising to 67,470

Remote/Peterborough

Permanent

Full-Time

Remote/Peterborough

Remote with one day per week at our Repairs Contractors Peterborough office.

We are excited to be sourcing for a newly created Contract Manager role to lead the commercial and contractual management of our planned capital and cyclical works programmes. This strategic position ensures value for money, compliance, and robust financial control across frameworks and call-off agreements.

You will act as the contract owner, providing governance and commercial assurance, and work closely with senior stakeholders including the Assistant Director of Asset Management and Finance Director. A key responsibility is conducting open-book financial reviews with contractors to ensure transparency and identify efficiencies.

The role will also provide direct line management, leadership and professional development support to two Quantity Surveyors.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a Contract Management Plan (CMP) including KPIs and risk registers.
• Provide strategic commercial reports on budget performance, risk analysis, and supplier compliance.
• Monitor budgets, validate contractor payment applications, and manage variations.
• Support procurement processes and embed sustainability and social value requirements in contracts.
• Drive continuous improvement and maintain audit readiness.

You will have:

• Strong understanding of contract management principles (NEC/JCT).
• Proven experience in commercial management for planned works or construction projects.
• Excellent analytical, negotiation, and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, Construction Management, or Business/Finance.
• Professional membership (RICS, MCIOB, CIPS) desirable.

This is a fantastic opportunity to influence strategic contract management and deliver real value for our organisation and our residents.

Additional Information

• DBS check required (Basic).
• Ability to travel to Peterborough weekly and hold a full driving licence.