Contracts Manager

Apple Technical Recruitment (UK) Limited; Colchester; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional recruitment agency is seeking a Contracts Manager to oversee multiple new build projects worth £10m-£20m in East Anglia. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management and proven experience in managing projects while maintaining high standards of communication and Health and Safety. This is a permanent role offering a competitive salary and benefits.

Qualifications

• Previously held a Contracts Manager role with recognised Top 100 Main Contractors.
• Experience managing multiple projects valued at £10m-£20m+.
• Experience in leading teams of c15 staff.

Responsibilities

• Oversee multiple new build projects between c£10m-£20m in value.
• Liaise with site delivery teams throughout the project.
• Manage planning, design and contract administration on an ongoing basis.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Project delivery on time

Health and Safety standards

Client management skills

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

Degree in Construction Management

Job description

Overview

Vacancy Summary

Job Title: Contracts Manager

Job Type: Permanent

Job Ref: #12998

Location: East Anglia

Start Date: ASAP

Salary: £75k-£85k basic plus competitive package

Company & Project: A successful main contractor operating multiple sectors including: Commercial, Education, Retail, Residential, Mixed-Use and Industrial are seeking to recruit an experienced an effective Contracts Manager to complement their Construction Management team, based in East Anglia.

Our client has an excellent reputation in the regional main contracting market and a busy pipeline of work in 2026 due to successful project wins. The company prides itself on the success of its employees, many of whom have been with the company for the majority of their careers.

Duties & Responsibilities

The successful candidate will take responsibility for overseeing multiple new build projects between c£10m-£20m in value. You will be initially working closely with the pre-construction team to take management of the project through from tender and award stage, liaising with site delivery teams throughout the project to oversee the project to completion.

The successful candidate will have an active role in the management of the planning, design and contract administration on the project on an ongoing basis.

You will be need to be an excellent communicator, with a track record for successfully delivering projects on time, to a high quality and promoting excellent standards of Health and Safety.

Desirable Experience

• Previously held a Contracts Manager role with recognised Top 100 Main Contractors.
• Previous experience in managing multiple projects £10m-£20m+.
• Exceptional client facing and management skills, experience in leading teams of c15 staff.
• Ideally from a Site Management or Engineering background.
• Previous Roles: Contracts Manager OR Project Manager OR Senior Project Manager.

Qualifications & Skills

Degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management or comparable qualification.

Application Process

If you would like more information on this Contracts Manager position or any other vacancy please email your current CV through to Jess Quinn; where it will be reviewed and you will be contacted within 48 hours if your CV is of interest.

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