Contracts Manager

Ashbrittle; Hatfield; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Job summary

Ashbrittle, on behalf of a well-established main contractor, seeks an experienced Contracts Manager to oversee refurbishment projects across schools, healthcare, offices and industrial environments in the UK. You will manage multiple live projects, maintain client relations, and report to senior management, ensuring delivery on time and budget.

The role offers autonomy, variety and long-term stability with a contractor known for repeat business and strong client relationships, requiring strong

Qualifications

• Experience as a Contracts Manager or Senior Project Manager with a main contractor.
• Strong background in refurbishment / fit-out projects.
• Experience in education, healthcare, commercial or industrial sectors.
• Excellent commercial awareness and programme control.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage 2–5 live refurbishment projects concurrently.
• Project values typically £1m–£5m.
• Full responsibility from pre-construction handover through to completion.
• Oversee site teams, subcontractors and supply chain performance.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget and to high quality standards.
• Maintain strong client relationships, especially in live/occupied environments.
• Provide regular reporting to senior management.

Skills

Contracts Manager experience

Senior Project Manager experience

Refurbishment / fit-out expertise

Education/Healthcare/Commercial/Indust

Commercial awareness

Leadership and communication

Job description

We are working on behalf of a well-established main contractor who is looking to appoint an experienced Contracts Manager to oversee a portfolio of refurbishment projects across schools, industrial, office, and healthcare environments.

This is a key role within the business, offering autonomy, variety, and long-term stability with a contractor known for repeat business and strong client relationships.

The Role:

• Managing 2-5 live refurbishment projects concurrently
• Project values typically ranging from £1m to £5m
• Full responsibility from pre-construction handover through to completion
• Overseeing site teams, subcontractors, and supply chain performance
• Ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to high quality standards
• Maintaining strong client relationships, particularly in live and occupied environments
• Regular reporting to senior management

The Ideal Candidate:

• Proven experience as a Contracts Manager or Senior Project Manager with a main contractor
• Strong background in refurbishment / fit-out projects
• Experience working in education, healthcare, commercial or industrial sectors
• Excellent commercial awareness and programme control
• Strong leadership and communication skills

Salary on Offer:

• Salary up to £90,000 + car / allowance