Contracts Manager

Thorn Baker Recruitment; Brighton; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction recruitment agency is looking for an experienced Contracts Manager to oversee high-quality projects across South Wales. The role involves managing contracts from tender through completion, ensuring compliance with regulations, and maintaining strong relationships with clients. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in managing medium to large projects and possess excellent leadership and problem-solving skills. This position offers the opportunity to work on prestigious projects within a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Opportunity to work on prestigious projects

Supportive, professional team environment

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing medium to large construction projects.
• Strong commercial awareness and contract management skills.
• Excellent planning, organisational, and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage contracts from the tender stage through to completion.
• Oversee site teams, subcontractors, and in-house trades.
• Ensure compliance with health & safety and building regulations.

Skills

Contract management

Budget control

Problem-solving

Leadership

Communication

Job description

Location: Swansea, South Wales
Job Type: Permanent, Full-time

An established and award-winning construction business is seeking an experienced Contracts Manager to oversee high-quality projects across South Wales. The role offers the opportunity to work on bespoke new builds, restorations, and heritage schemes, delivering to the very highest standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage contracts from the tender stage through to completion.
• Oversee site teams, subcontractors, and in-house trades.
• Control budgets, procurement, and construction programmes.
• Ensure compliance with health & safety and building regulations.
• Maintain strong client and stakeholder relationships.
• Support and mentor site staff.

Requirements

• Proven experience managing medium to large construction projects.
• Strong commercial awareness and contract management skills.
• Excellent planning, organisational, and problem-solving abilities.
• Knowledge of listed-building and heritage projects (desirable).
• Effective leadership and communication skills.

Benefits

• Opportunity to work on prestigious, high-profile projects.
• Join a respected and growing company with over 50 years' expertise.
• Supportive, professional team environment.

If you're an experienced Contracts Manager seeking your next challenge, we'd love to hear from you. Please click "apply" or contact Rhian on 07969 972412