Contracts Manager Rail & Construction ProjectsLocation: Office-based near Newark & Grantham (Easily commutable from Nottingham, Lincoln, Peterborough)
Salary: Up to GBP60,000 + 25 days holiday, pension, free parking
Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday 8:00am to 4:00pm
About UsWe re a well-established contractor working closely with a large Rail company on long-term frameworks across stations, depots, offices, and operational buildings. We take pride in delivering high-quality refurbishment and construction projects safely, on time, and within budget.
With a growing pipeline of work, we re now looking for a Commercial Manager to join our friendly, close-knit team. You ll play a key role in managing contracts, driving profitability, and ensuring everything runs smoothly from contract award through to final account.
Why Join Us?- Long-term, secure workload through Network Rail frameworks
- Office-based role with a great team culture everyone pulls together
- Real ownership of your work you re not just a cog in the machine
- No late nights or weekend work we value work-life balance
- Free on-site parking, company pension, and 25 days holiday + bank holidays
What You ll Be Doing- Managing the full commercial lifecycle of rail building refurbishment projects
- Preparing and negotiating contracts, managing variations, and tracking costs
- Producing accurate forecasts, cost reports, and financial summaries
- Working closely with site and project teams to monitor progress and performance
- Overseeing subcontractor agreements, performance, and payments
- Supporting bids, tenders, and business development activity
- Ensuring compliance with commercial, health & safety, and quality standards
What We re Looking For- Experienced Commercial Manager or Contracts Manager
- Background in construction, civils, or rail infrastructure
- Strong knowledge of building contracts and commercial frameworks
- Confident negotiator with great attention to detail
- Organised, proactive, and able to manage multiple live projects
Let s TalkIf you're looking for a role where your input truly makes a difference, not just spreadsheets and paperwork, we d love to hear from you.
Apply today or contact Tamzin at CV Bay, East Midlands office