Contracts Manager

Bigblue; England; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-run business in construction located in Hertfordshire is seeking a Contracts Manager poised for career advancement into an MD role. The ideal candidate will manage diverse projects across agriculture and construction, ensuring safe and high-quality delivery. This positions demands a solid contracts management background, with responsibilities including resource management, pricing works, and developing team performance. A hands-on approach and leadership from the front are essential in this role.

Qualifications

• Solid contracts management background is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead project delivery across multiple sites.
• Manage resources, safety, quality, and commercials.
• Price small-medium works and support larger tenders.
• Develop teams and raise delivery standards.
• Help drive long-term strategy and succession.

Skills

Contracts management

Project delivery

Team development

Safety management

Job description

Job Description

Contracts Manager → Future MD

Hertfordshire

£80k–£110k + Profit Share

A long-established, family-run business operating across agriculture, construction, civils and groundworks is looking for a hands-on Contracts Manager ready to take real ownership – and ultimately step into an MD role long term.

If you’re the type who thrives on responsibility, leads from the front and actually wants to shape a business, this is the opportunity.

🔧 The Role

You’ll be running projects across construction, civils, groundworks and agri-build, managing labour, subcontractors, plant and materials, while building strong relationships with farmers, landowners and owner‑managed clients. No corporate noise. No remote working. Real work, real accountability.

🧭 What You’ll Do

• Lead project delivery across multiple sites
• Manage resources, safety, quality and commercials
• Price small‑medium works and support larger tenders
• Develop teams and raise delivery standards
• Help drive long‑term strategy and succession

⭐ What You Bring

Solid contracts management background