Contract Manager - Construction

Buckinghamshire Council; Aylesbury; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Buckinghamshire Council is seeking a Contract Manager (Construction) to oversee significant capital projects. This role involves providing commercial guidance, managing contracts, and ensuring project compliance. Ideal candidates will have extensive property construction experience and a relevant degree. Join us to contribute to major infrastructure developments in Buckinghamshire.

Benefits

Flexible working

Pension schemes

Gym memberships

Travel discounts

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in property construction.
• Proven track record in managing major construction projects.
• Knowledge of Buckinghamshire preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert commercial guidance for capital projects worth up to £100m.
• Manage project standards, governance, contracts, and stakeholder engagement.
• Lead on strategic and major construction projects.

Skills

Stakeholder Management

Service Delivery

Risk Management

Education

Relevant degree or substantial equivalent experience

Membership of RICS or CIOB (desirable)

Job description

The Construction Team, within the Communities directorate portfolio, manages a significant revenue and expenditure budget and is committed to an ambitious capital programme covering commercial, operational, and community development projects.

We are seeking a Contract Manager (Construction) to join our team. Reporting to the Senior Contracts Manager, this key role requires expertise in service delivery, stakeholder management, and adapting to a dynamic operational environment, particularly in integrating services from legacy organizations.

This position is a 12-month FTC/Secondment to cover maternity, with the possibility of a two-month extension.

About us

Buckinghamshire Council is a unified organization formed from five former councils, dedicated to fostering positive change for residents, communities, and businesses. We focus on economic development, infrastructure, and delivering high-quality services, including a proactive construction management service that maximizes land and property assets. Our Construction Team plays a vital role in delivering major infrastructure projects across the UK.

About the role

You will provide expert commercial guidance for capital projects worth up to £100m annually, from inception through to completion. Your responsibilities include managing project standards, governance, contracts, and stakeholder engagement, ensuring risk is effectively managed.

The role involves leading on strategic and major construction projects, maintaining project processes, delivering contractual and commercial oversight, and managing performance and compliance of suppliers and partners. You will also undertake site visits, participate in project meetings, and support risk management and assurance activities.

This role offers opportunities for professional development, mentoring colleagues, and supporting team growth.

About you

Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in property construction, preferably with knowledge of Buckinghamshire. A relevant degree or substantial equivalent experience is required, with membership of RICS or CIOB desirable. You should have a proven track record in managing major construction projects, external consultants, budgets, procurement, and contracts, particularly JCT forms.

Other information

Number of positions: 1

Contact: Andy Martin – Senior Contract Manager - [e-mail]

For informal discussions, call 01296 382187.

This role requires disclosure of unspent cautions and convictions under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

Our values and culture

We value being Proud, Ambitious, Collaborative, and Trustworthy. We promote an inclusive culture with health and well-being initiatives, flexible working, and development opportunities. We aim to reflect the diverse communities we serve and are committed to equality and inclusion.

About the Business Unit

The Communities directorate delivers essential services such as waste management, transportation, parks, cultural facilities, licensing, and environmental health, all aimed at enhancing community life in Buckinghamshire.

Join us to help make Buckinghamshire a great place to live, work, and visit, during this exciting period of service integration and improvement.

We recognise and reward you

We offer benefits including flexible working, pension schemes, discounts, gym memberships, and travel discounts, supporting a healthy work-life balance.