Contracts Manager

ZipRecruiter; Exeter; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established commercial contractor seeking a Contracts Manager to oversee projects and support growth in the South West. The role requires experience in managing commercial projects, strong leadership, and communication skills. A competitive salary with benefits and an opportunity for career advancement is offered.

Benefits

Car allowance or company vehicle

Strong pipeline of diverse commercial work

Supportive, long-standing team with low staff turnover

Genuine opportunity for career progression

Qualifications

• Experienced in managing or delivering commercial projects.
• Background within a main contractor or commercial contractor environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee multiple commercial schemes from pre-construction through to delivery.
• Ensure quality, programme, and client expectations are met.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Client-facing skills

Job description

Job Description

We’re working with a well-established, highly respected SME commercial contractor with a reputation for delivering quality projects across the South West. With a strong pipeline of secured work and a loyal client base built on repeat business, they are now looking to appoint a Contracts Manager to support continued growth.

The Role:

As a Contracts Manager, you will oversee multiple commercial schemes from pre-construction through to delivery, ensuring quality, programme, and client expectations are met. The role would equally suit a proven Contracts Manager or a driven Project Manager ready to take the next step in their career.

What’s on offer:

• Competitive salary in the region of £65,000 – £75,000
• Car allowance or company vehicle
• Strong pipeline of diverse commercial work
• Supportive, long-standing team with low staff turnover
• Genuine opportunity for career progression

Ideal Candidate:

• Experienced in managing or delivering commercial projects
• Background within a main contractor or commercial contractor environment
• Based ideally between Exeter and Taunton
• Strong leadership, communication, and client-facing skills

If you're interested in a fresh challenge with a company that values quality, people, and long-term growth — this could be the role for you.

O’Neill and Brennan values and promotes equality. All individuals will be treated in a fair and equal manner and in accordance with the law regardless of marital status, race, gender, age, disability, or other protected characteristics.