Contract Manager

Vita Recruitment Limited; Woodford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Vita Recruitment Limited is looking for an experienced Construction Contracts Manager to join their office-based team in Woodford. This key leadership role requires managing multiple live construction projects, ensuring successful delivery with full oversight of commercial and contractual aspects.

The ideal candidate should have proven experience in a similar senior role, strong leadership skills, and excellent communication abilities. This role offers genuine career progression in a supportive working environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Construction Contracts Manager or similar senior role.
• Strong leadership skills managing multiple projects.
• Excellent understanding of construction contracts and commercial processes.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple construction contracts from inception to completion.
• Oversee contract administration and risk control.
• Coordinate with project managers, clients, and sub-contractors.

Skills

Leadership skills

Contract management

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Negotiation skills

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Construction Contracts Manager to join a fast-growing, office-based construction business. This is a key leadership role within a supportive and ambitious company operating in a fast-paced environment.

The successful candidate will be responsible for managing multiple live construction projects (typically 5–6 at any one time), ensuring successful delivery from inception through to completion, with full commercial and contractual oversight.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage multiple construction contracts from inception through to practical completion
• Oversee contract administration, commercial management, and risk control
• Ensure compliance with contract conditions (e.g. JCT / NEC where applicable)
• Coordinate with project managers, site teams, clients, and sub-contractors
• Prepare and review interim valuations, variations, and final accounts
• Maintain cost control and ensure projects are delivered on programme and within budget
• Provide leadership and direction in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment

About You:

• Proven experience as a Construction Contracts Manager (or similar senior commercial role)
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage multiple concurrent projects
• Confident working in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities
• Strong understanding of construction contracts and commercial processes
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and organisational skills
• Office-based working experience preferred

About the Company:

This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing and well-supported construction company with a strong pipeline of work. The business offers a collaborative working culture, genuine career progression, and the chance to play a key role in its continued expansion.