Contracts Manager

A.D.S Construction Personnel Ltd; Bedford; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist subcontractor is seeking a Freelance Contracts Manager to oversee installation teams and manage on-site operations across the UK. This role involves coordination of works, ensuring safety and compliance on multiple projects. Ideal candidates will have a strong construction and installation management background, with knowledge of NEC or JCT contracts. An immediate start is available for those comfortable managing sites independently.

Qualifications

• Experienced Contracts Manager with subcontractor or main contractor background.
• Confident in managing multiple sites and planning labour.
• Able to ensure quality, safety, and compliance on site.

Responsibilities

• Manage installation teams and on-site operations across multiple projects.
• Coordinate installation works and plan installation schedules.
• Act as the main contact for the principal contractor on site.

Skills

Strong construction management

Installation management

Multi-site project experience

Knowledge of NEC or JCT contracts

Ability to work independently

Job description

Freelance Contracts Manager

• Subcontractor / Manufacturer
• 6‑month contract minimum
• Largely site based, some home working, out on site twice a week
• £350-£425 per day
• Immediate start

Overview

A specialist subcontractor delivering government projects is seeking an experienced Freelance Contracts Manager to oversee installation teams and manage on‑site operations across multiple live sites. The role suits someone with strong construction management, installation management and multi‑site project experience, working between home, office and site twice a week.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage installation teams, site managers and on‑site operations across multiple projects.
• Coordinate installation works, ensuring quality, safety and compliance.
• Programme works, plan labour and manage installation schedules.
• Arrange and sign off installations, ensuring correct delivery.
• Ensure RAMS are completed and followed.
• Act as the main contact for the principal contractor on site.
• Monitor subcontractor performance and project compliance.
• Support reporting and progress tracking on projects up to £2m.
• Work across multi‑site construction and installation programmes.

The Ideal Candidate

• Experienced Contracts Manager with subcontractor or main contractor background.
• Strong installation management and site management experience.
• Knowledge of NEC or JCT contracts.
• Confident managing multiple sites.
• Able to work independently across home, office and site environments.

IMMEDIATE ROLE. PLEASE CONTACT SALLY TO APPLY

Keywords

• contracts manager
• freelance contracts manager
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• construction projects
• multi‑site projects
• subcontractor management
• main contractor
• government projects
• fit out
• installations
• 2nd fix
• finishing trades
• construction delivery
• site operations
• RAMS
• NEC
• JCT
• construction freelance
• temp to perm
• immediate start