Contracts Manager

Bennett and Game Recruitment LTD; Highgate; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Contracts Manager to oversee significant construction projects in the UK. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience managing complex projects and strong financial acumen. This role offers a competitive salary, hybrid working options, and recognized development opportunities within a stable and growing company.

Benefits

25 to 30 days holiday plus Bank Holidays

Pension scheme

Project bonus scheme

Comprehensive training and development

Team social events

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years experience managing complex construction projects.
• Solid technical and contractual knowledge required.
• Strong understanding of health and safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee contract and project management of significant construction schemes.
• Ensure projects run efficiently within agreed timelines.
• Maintain effective communication with clients and subcontractors.

Skills

Complex project management

Financial awareness

Health and safety compliance

Contractual knowledge

Job description

A progressive and people focused principal contractor is looking to appoint experienced Contracts Managers to support its continued growth across major construction projects. With confirmed work secured into 2028, this is an opportunity to join a stable, cash‑rich business that continues to invest in its people, its technology and the future of safer, better built environments. For the next two years projects will be concentrated around Nottingham, Leeds and Sheffield.

Projects range in value up to £22 million and include complex schemes across residential towers, stadiums, commercial buildings and public sector assets. The company has built strong, long‑term partnerships with blue‑chip clients and is widely recognised for technical delivery on challenging and sensitive sites.

Now targeting further growth, the company is scaling with purpose, aiming to exceed £50 million turnover this year. Backed by a listed parent group with significant financial strength, they operate with a modern, entrepreneurial approach while maintaining strong family values and a culture of trust and development.

Contracts Manager Salary & Benefits

• Salary: £65,000 to £95,000 (DOE)
• 25 to 30 days holiday plus Bank Holidays
• Hybrid working available
• Pension scheme
• Project bonus scheme
• Company bonus scheme
• 4 years death‑in‑service cover
• Critical illness cover
• Team social events
• Company events and supportive social environment
• Comprehensive in‑house and external training and development
• Access to Udemy and training courses
• Charity fundraising days
• Office facilities including stocked kitchen and shower

Contracts Manager Job Overview

Overseeing contract and project management of significant construction schemes, often involving complex building envelope and refurbishment elements.

Responsible for risk management, site activities, health and safety adherence and compliance.

Ensuring projects run efficiently within agreed timelines and financial parameters.

Maintaining effective communication and relationships with clients, subcontractors and internal teams.

Willingness to travel to various project sites across the UK as required.

Contracts Manager Requirements

• Minimum 5 years experience managing complex construction projects, ideally including external envelope or refurbishment packages
• Solid technical and contractual knowledge with strong financial and commercial awareness
• Proven ability in managing project teams, subcontractors and client interactions
• Strong understanding of health and safety regulations and site compliance
• Must be located within a practical commuting distance to specified regional sites

What makes this opportunity different?

• Forward workload confirmed into 2028
• Secure financial backing with strong reserves
• Low staff turnover and clear paths for progression
• Structured mentoring and access to coaching
• Real stories of team members doubling their earnings in under three years
• Weekly culture feedback that informs senior management decisions
• Training support, flexible working and long‑term incentives including shares