Contracts Manager

Involve Recruitment; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK construction firm is seeking an experienced Contracts Manager to oversee all contractual aspects of new build projects in Birmingham. The role involves contract negotiation, procurement oversight, and risk management to ensure successful project delivery. Candidates must have demonstrable experience in contract management and strong commercial awareness, along with excellent communication and organizational skills. The position offers an opportunity to manage significant projects in a vibrant environment.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in contract management within new build projects.
• Experience managing contracts from tender to final account.
• Excellent communication, analytical, and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, review, negotiate, and manage construction contracts.
• Support the tendering and procurement process.
• Monitor project costs, valuations, variations, and payments.
• Identify and mitigate contractual and commercial risks.
• Manage change processes and maintain accurate records.
• Liaise with clients and internal teams.
• Ensure contracts comply with policies and regulations.
• Lead or assist in resolving contractual disputes.
• Produce regular commercial reports for management.

Skills

Contract management

Negotiation skills

Commercial awareness

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Tools

MS Office

Project/Contract management software

Job description

I have a great opportunity for a Contracts Manager to join a top national main contractor that specialise in Commercial, Industrial, Leisure, Retail and Education schemes upto 30m

The Contracts Manager is responsible for overseeing and managing all contractual and commercial aspects of new build construction projects from pre-contract through to completion. This includes contract negotiation, procurement oversight, cost management, and ensuring full compliance with legal and company standards. The role supports the project delivery team to achieve financial control, risk mitigation, and successful project delivery across multiple new build developments.

Key Responsibilities

• Contract Administration:
  Prepare, review, negotiate, and manage construction contracts (JCT, Design & Build, or similar) for new build projects.
• Tender & Procurement:
  Support the tendering and procurement process by reviewing bid documents, assessing commercial risks, and preparing contract documentation.
• Commercial Management:
  Monitor project costs, valuations, variations, and payments to ensure profitability and accurate forecasting.
• Risk Management:
  Identify and mitigate contractual and commercial risks throughout the project lifecycle.
• Change Control:
  Manage change processes, including variations, extensions of time, and claims, maintaining accurate records and communication with all stakeholders.
• Stakeholder Engagement:
  Liaise with clients, developers, consultants, subcontractors, and internal teams to resolve contractual issues and maintain positive relationships.
• Compliance & Governance:
  Ensure all contracts comply with company policies, legal obligations, and statutory regulations, including CDM and health & safety requirements.
• Dispute Resolution:
  Lead or assist in resolving contractual disputes and claims in a timely, cost-effective manner.
• Reporting:
  Produce regular commercial reports, forecasts, and updates for senior management on project status and contract performance.

Skills and Experience

Essential:

• Demonstrable experience in a contract management within new build projects
• Strong commercial awareness and negotiation skills.
• Experience managing contracts from tender to final account.
• Excellent communication, analytical, and organisational skills.
• Competent in MS Office and project/contract management software.