Contracts Manager

Ashbrittle; England; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A successful construction contractor in the UK seeks an experienced Contracts Manager to oversee construction projects and quality assurance. The role offers strong career progression, with a clear path toward senior leadership as the company grows. Responsibilities include managing projects up to GBP4m and ensuring they are delivered on time and to specification. Ideal candidates must have a background in various construction sectors and strong leadership skills.

Benefits

Strong pipeline of work

Rapid career progression opportunities

Path toward senior leadership roles

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Contracts Manager or Senior Project Manager with a main contractor.
• Background in residential, commercial, institutional, or industrial construction.
• Experience delivering projects up to GBP4m.

Responsibilities

• Manage the delivery of construction projects up to GBP4m in value.
• Oversee programme, quality, health & safety, and commercial performance.
• Lead site teams and ensure projects are completed on time and to specification.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Client relations

Project management

Job description

We are recruiting on behalf of a successful main contractor based in St Albans. The business delivers a range of residential, commercial, institutional, and industrial projects across Hertfordshire.

Due to continued growth, they are looking to appoint an experienced Contracts Manager who is seeking long-term career progression. The role offers a clear route to Head of Operations as the company expands.

Role Responsibilities

• Manage the delivery of construction projects up to GBP4m in value.
• Oversee programme, quality, health & safety, and commercial performance.
• Lead site teams and ensure projects are completed on time and to specification.
• Work closely with Directors, clients, subcontractors, and suppliers.
• Contribute to improving operational processes across the business.
• Progress to overseeing multiple projects and managing Contracts Managers as growth continues.

3>Requirements

• Proven experience as a Contracts Manager or Senior Project Manager with a main contractor.
• Background in residential, commercial, institutional, or industrial construction.
• Experience delivering projects up to GBP4m.
• Strong leadership, communication, and client-facing skills.
• Ambitious and motivated to progress into senior operational roles.

Benefits

• Strong pipeline of work across multiple sectors.
• Rapid career progression opportunities.
• Path toward senior leadership and operations roles.