Contracts Manager

ITS (Technical) Ltd; Bristol; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction management company in Bristol is seeking a Contracts Manager to provide leadership on projects. You will ensure adherence to company procedures while managing financial targets. Responsibilities include setting high standards for health and safety, maintaining strong client relationships, and empowering project teams. A minimum of 3 years' experience in a similar role and a strong background in various contract types are required. This position offers a competitive salary, discretionary bonus, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Discretionary bonus

27 days holiday plus bank holidays

Pension scheme

Private healthcare (after qualifying period)

Car, bike, and tech schemes

Employee discounts

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' experience in a Contracts Manager role.
• Strong background in D&B, framework, two-stage, and negotiated contracts.
• Solid pre-construction knowledge to support tendering activities.
• A confident leader with excellent communication and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Set and champion high standards of health and safety across all projects.
• Build strong working relationships with clients and supply chain.
• Plan to identify project risks and propose practical solutions.
• Take ownership of project programmes and monitor progress.
• Manage design processes to align with budget and timelines.
• Promote company vision and continuous improvement.
• Set clear goals and objectives for project teams.
• Empower managers to make informed decisions.
• Hold profit and loss responsibility.
• Record and resolve delays to works progress.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organisational skills

Job description

The Role

As Contracts Manager, you will provide leadership across your projects, ensuring company procedures are followed and business and project objectives are clearly communicated to all stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Set and champion high standards of health, safety, and environmental performance across all projects
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with clients, consultants, and the supply chain
• Plan ahead to identify project risks and opportunities, proposing practical solutions
• Take full ownership of project programmes, monitoring progress and implementing corrective action where required
• Manage the design process and consultant teams to ensure information aligns with budget, procurement, and construction timescales
• Promote company vision, values, and a culture of continuous improvement
• Set clear goals and development objectives for project teams
• Empower managers to make informed and appropriate decisions
• Hold profit and loss responsibility, working closely with the Quantity Surveyor to achieve financial targets
• Record, report, and resolve delays or disruptions to works progress

About You

• Minimum 3 years' experience in a Contracts Manager role
• Strong background in D&B, framework, two-stage, and negotiated contracts
• Solid pre-construction knowledge, with the ability to support tendering activities
• A confident leader with excellent communication and organisational skills

The Package

• Competitive salary (negotiable depending on experience)
• Discretionary bonus
• 27 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Pension scheme
• After qualifying period :
• Private healthcare
• Car, bike, and tech schemes
• Access to a range of employee discounts