Contracts Manager

Skilled Careers; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Skilled Careers is recruiting a Contracts Manager for a national main contractor operating across London and surrounding areas. You will oversee contracts from PCSA through to handover, coordinating with design teams, clients, and site teams to deliver multiple schemes concurrently.

The role requires strong leadership, buildability insight, and deep knowledge of PCSA and Gateway 2 processes, with a focus on cost control and commercial performance.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Contracts Manager within the construction industry.
• Strong knowledge of PCSA processes and transitioning into live construction.
• Experience managing Design & Build contracts.
• Good understanding of design coordination and buildability.
• Knowledge of Building Safety Regulator requirements and Gateway 2 process.
• Strong commercial awareness and cost control experience.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee projects from PCSA through to construction and final handover.
• Monitor project performance against programme, cost, and quality benchmarks.
• Lead regular project reviews and reporting to senior management.
• Manage PCSA process including design development, buildability input, and cost planning.
• Coordinate with design teams, consultants, and clients.
• Identify risks, value engineering opportunities, and programme efficiencies.
• Ensure smooth transition from pre-construction into delivery phase.
• Provide leadership and support to Project Managers/Site Managers and project teams.
• Monitor site progress, resolve issues, and implement corrective actions where required.
• Ensure compliance with Building Safety Regulator (BSR) requirements.
• Lead and support Gateway 2 submissions and approvals.
• Work closely with commercial teams to manage project budgets and forecasts.
• Monitor cost performance and identify risks or overspend.
• Review and approve subcontractor packages and procurement strategies.
• Support valuation, variations, and final account processes.
• Review and manage project programmes and key milestones.
• Identify risks to programme and implement mitigation strategies.

Skills

Contracts management

Main contractor experience

Design & Build

Buildability

BSR compliance

Gateway 2

Cost control

Leadership

Communication

Live construction transition

Education

Degree in Construction Management

CIOB/RICS accreditation (desirable)

CITB qualifications: SMSTS, CSCS Card

Job description

NEW PERMANENT CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS MANAGER OPPORTUNITY

• Postion:Contracts Manager
• Sector: Main contractor (new build and refurbishment)
• Location: London and surrounding areas
• Salary: £ competitive with supporting package
• Skilled Careers contact: Mark Dixon (Maidstone branch)

The company:

A well established national main contractor delivering refurbishment and new build schemes procured through design & build contracts. Projects range from minor £2m schemes up to £20m major works contracts.

The role:

We are seeking a Contracts Manager or Project Manager looking for that next step in their career with a strong background in main contracting and proven track record in delivering multiple projects concurrently. Working with site based project teams, your responsibilities as Contracts Manager will include but not be limited to:

• Oversee projects from PCSA through to construction and final handover.
• Monitor project performance against programme, cost, and quality benchmarks
• Lead regular project reviews and reporting to senior management
• Manage PCSA process including design development, buildability input, and cost planning
• Coordinate with design teams, consultants, and clients Identify risks, value engineering opportunities, and programme efficiencies
• Ensure smooth transition from pre-construction into delivery phase
• Provide leadership and support to Project Managers/Site Managers and project teams
• Monitor site progress, resolve issues, and implement corrective actions where required
• Ensure compliance with Building Safety Regulator (BSR) requirements
• Lead and support Gateway 2 submissions and approvals
• Work closely with commercial teams to manage project budgets and forecasts
• Monitor cost performance and identify risks or overspend
• Review and approve subcontractor packages and procurement strategies
• Support valuation, variations, and final account processes
• Review and manage project programmes and key milestones
• Identify risks to programme and implement mitigation strategies

What we are looking for:

• A candidate withProven experience as a Contracts Manager within the construction industry
• Strong knowledge of PCSA processes and transitioning into live construction
• Experience managing Design & Build contracts
• Good understanding of design coordination and buildability
• Knowledge of Building Safety Regulator requirements and Gateway 2 process
• Strong commercial awareness and cost control experience
• Excellent leadership and communication skills

Qualification requirements:

• Degree qualified or equivalent in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field
• Relevant professional accreditation (e.g. CIOB, RICS) isdesirable
• Current CITB qualifications i.e. SMSTS,CSCS Card