Contracts Manager

Embrace Associates; Bosham; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable construction company is seeking a Contracts Manager who will oversee and manage contract lifecycles for various residential and commercial projects. The role involves collaborating with internal teams and external stakeholders, ensuring regulatory compliance and client satisfaction. With a competitive salary of £70,000 and a car allowance, the position offers real opportunities for career progression within a supportive team culture. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in contract management and excellent communication skills.

Benefits

Competitive salary including car allowance

Opportunities for career progression

Supportive team culture

Variety in work location

Qualifications

• Proven track record of contract management in construction.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Ability to lead multiple simultaneous projects.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage contract lifecycles for multiple projects.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders.
• Monitor and mitigate risk associated with contract delivery.

Skills

Contract negotiation

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Risk management

Project management

Job description

Contracts Manager

Location: Chichester (home-office + site visits)

Salary: £70,000 + Car Allowance

Are you ready to lead contracts for sophisticated residential and commercial builds in prestigious settings?

Do you thrive where precision, client-focus and high-end delivery matter?

About the company

We are working with an award winning, well-established and ambitious construction company specialising in upscale developments and bespoke properties. Work spans from luxurious homes in exclusive locations to contemporary commercial projects and heritage restoration. They pride themselves on delivering the highest standards in client experience, quality, time and budget.

Your role

As the Contracts Manager you will:

• Oversee and manage contract lifecycles for multiple projects: drafting, negotiation, compliance, change-control and close-out.
• Collaborate with internal teams (estimators, project managers, site teams) and external stakeholders (clients, consultants, subcontractors, supply chain) to ensure seamless contract execution.
• Monitor and mitigate risk associated with contract delivery, ensuring regulatory and quality compliance.
• Maintain and track deadlines, budgets, deliverables and contractual obligations across projects.
• Use your strong contract management, analytical and communication skills to maintain client satisfaction, cost control and schedule adherence.

What we re looking for

• A proven track-record of contract management in construction (residential and/or commercial) you know the ins-and-outs of contract negotiation, contract administration, risk and change management.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills you re confident engaging with clients, consultants, subcontractors and your internal team.
• The ability to lead multiple simultaneous projects, prioritise effectively, spot issues early and drive solutions.
• Attention to detail and strong analytical thinking you re comfortable reviewing contract terms, sub-contract documentation, variations and claims.
• A proactive mindset you don't wait for things to go wrong, you identify, flag and lead corrective action.

Why join?

• Competitive salary (£70,000 + car allowance) aligned with experience and performance.
• A growing, ambitious company where your contribution is visible and valued.
• Real opportunities to expand your responsibilities and progress your career.
• A supportive team culture with high standards and excellent client-facing reputation.
• Mix of site-based and head-office work, giving you variety and exposure.

Does this appeal to you?

Do you relish the challenge of managing high-value contracts in demanding environments?

Are you proud of your ability to deliver peak client satisfaction and on-time, on-budget projects?

Would you like to step into a role where your expertise matters and your growth is supported?

Can you bring your strategic mindset, keen contract-sense and hands-on approach to a business that values quality over quantity?

If you answered Yes to these questions, we d love to hear from you.