Contracts Manager

Recco; Brentwood; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established construction specialist is seeking an experienced Contracts Manager in Essex. The role entails managing multiple construction projects across London and surrounding counties, ensuring delivery meets technical and contractual standards. Responsibilities include preparing tenders, liaising with clients, and overseeing project progress. The position offers a competitive salary of £60,000 - £70,000, excellent bonus schemes, and long-term career progression within a supportive leadership team.

Benefits

Performance-related bonus scheme

Travel to site expenses covered

Comprehensive benefits package

Long-term career progression

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a Contracts Manager, Site Manager, or Project Manager role within construction.
• Strong knowledge of construction contracts and commercial management.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and submit tenders and bids to secure new projects.
• Meet with clients to understand requirements and agree scope of works.
• Act as the main point of contact for clients, site teams, and project managers.
• Manage subcontractors and third-party stakeholders to ensure clear communication.
• Ensure projects meet technical standards and contractual obligations.

Skills

Construction contracts knowledge

Stakeholder management

Project management

Communication skills

Multi-project management

Job description

Contracts Manager

📍 Essex | Projects across London & Surrounding Counties

Salary & Package

• £60,000 - £70,000 basic salary
• Excellent performance‑related bonus scheme
• Travel to site expenses covered
• Comprehensive benefits package

About the Company

Our client is a well‑established construction specialist delivering refurbishments, new builds, fit‑outs, restorations, and M&E services across the private, public, and social housing sectors.

With over 10 years of experience, the business is known for delivering projects to the highest standards of quality, safety, and compliance. Supported by a leadership team with 30+ years of combined industry experience, they have built strong supply‑chain partnerships and regularly deliver projects valued at £1m+.

Recent Project Experience

• School Refurbishment (£1.3m): Full strip‑out and refurbishment of classrooms, toilets, windows, and internal doors
• Residential New Build (£700k): Conversion of three floors into five apartments, including communal areas
• Healthcare Development (£1.1m): Strip‑out and redesign of hospital administration areas and construction of new clinical facilities

Accreditations

• ISO 14001
• ISO 9001
• CHAS
• Constructionline

The Role

Our client is looking to appoint an experienced Contracts Manager to join their team in Essex, managing multiple projects across London and the surrounding counties.

This is a great opportunity for an established Contracts Manager or a Site/Project Manager ready to take the next step into a senior commercial and leadership role. You will take responsibility for the commercial, contractual, and operational delivery of construction projects, acting as a key link between clients, site teams, and senior management.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and submit tenders and bids to secure new projects
• Meet with clients to understand requirements and agree scope of works
• Act as the main point of contact for clients, site teams, and project managers
• Manage subcontractors and third‑party stakeholders to ensure clear communication and accountability
• Ensure projects meet technical standards, contractual obligations, and regulatory requirements
• Attend site meetings and monitor progress against programme and budget
• Produce project plans, budgets, cost forecasts, and schedules
• Draft, review, and negotiate contractual terms
• Agree budgets, variations, and timescales with clients
• Liaise with technical, financial, and legal teams through to final account and invoicing

About You

• Proven experience in a Contracts Manager, Site Manager, or Project Manager role within construction
• Strong knowledge of construction contracts and commercial management
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Full UK driving licence preferred

What's on Offer

• £60,000 - £70,000 basic salary
• Excellent performance‑related bonus scheme
• Travel to site expenses covered
• Comprehensive benefits package
• High‑value, varied project portfolio
• Long‑term career progression
• Supportive, experienced leadership team