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Contracts Manager

CV Bay Ltd

East Midlands

On-site

GBP 60,000

Full time

2 days ago
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Job summary

A leading construction firm in the East Midlands is seeking a Contracts Manager to oversee the commercial lifecycle of rail building refurbishment projects. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in construction, excellent negotiation skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects. This office-based role offers a competitive salary of up to GBP60,000, 25 days holiday, and a supportive team environment.

Benefits

25 days holiday + bank holidays
Company pension
Free on-site parking

Qualifications

  • Experienced Commercial Manager or Contracts Manager.
  • Strong knowledge of building contracts and commercial frameworks.
  • Background in construction, civils, or rail infrastructure.

Responsibilities

  • 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.
  • Overseeing subcontractor agreements and performance.

Skills

Negotiation skills
Attention to detail
Organizational skills
Proactive management

Job description

Contracts Manager Rail & Construction Projects
Location: 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 Us
We 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 Talk
If 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
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