Contracts Manager

Venus Recruitment Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Contracts Manager to oversee project management from start to finish. This role involves coordinating between clients, suppliers, and internal teams to ensure that projects are delivered on time and within budget. Candidates should have proven experience in contract and project management, ideally within technical or engineering sectors. The position is office-based in the UK with travel requirements and offers a competitive package including a bonus and vehicle.

Benefits

Competitive package

Bonus

Vehicle

Qualifications

• Proven experience in contracts or project management within a technical, engineering, or construction-related field.
• Strong understanding of budget control, scheduling, and risk management.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and teams simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Manage contracts end-to-end, from order receipt to invoicing.
• Coordinate with internal teams, suppliers, and clients for seamless delivery.
• Supervise on-site activities and uphold safety and quality standards.

Skills

Contract management

Project management

Budget control

Scheduling

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

Technical or Engineering qualification

SMSTS / SSSTS certification

IOSH or NEBOSH certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Project management tools

Job description

Are you the type who loves taking ownership and guiding projects from first order to final sign-off and seeing them delivered exactly as promised?

We're working with a forward-thinking organisation delivering technical and operational projects across the UK and Europe. They're now looking for a Contracts Manager ideally from a technical or engineeringor similar industry to join their growing Operations team.

You'll be the link between clients, suppliers, and internal teams, making sure every project runs to spec, on time, and within budget.

You'll manage everything from procurement and materials flow to on‑site operations, ensuring safety, quality, and communication are second to none.

What you'll be doing day to day:

• Manage contracts end‑to‑end, from order receipt to invoicing
• Coordinate with internal teams, suppliers, and clients for seamless delivery
• Oversee procurement and scheduling to keep projects on track
• Supervise on‑site activities and uphold safety and quality standards
• Provide hands‑on technical guidance and proactive problem‑solving

What We're Looking For

• Proven experience in contracts or project management within a technical, engineering, or construction‑related field
• Strong understanding of budget control, scheduling, and risk management
• Excellent organisational and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects and teams simultaneously
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and familiar with project management tools
• Full UK driving licence (nationwide travel required)

Qualifications & Desirable Skills

• Technical or Engineering background (qualification or equivalent experience)
• SMSTS / SSSTS or equivalent site management certification
• IOSH or NEBOSH (advantageous)
• Commercial understanding of contract terms and client relationships

If you've got experience in project or contract management, ideally in technical, engineering, or construction‑led environments and love the buzz of delivering results, this could be your next move. Similarindustries could be Fire and Security/CCTV/Engineering/Building Services

UK office based with international and national travel

Competitive package + bonus + vehicle

Collaborative, growing team