Contracts Manager

LJ Recruitment; Ipswich; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction recruitment firm in the UK is seeking a driven Contract Manager to oversee precast concrete projects nationwide. In this hands-on role, you will manage contracts and commercial operations from initial planning through installation to final handover. Candidates should have experience in precast concrete or construction contract management, strong understanding of design and safety processes, and be certified in CPCS and SSSTS/SMSTS. This role offers opportunities for career growth and includes benefits like a company car and health insurance.

Benefits

Company Car

Health Insurance

Life Assurance

Pension Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Proven track record in managing precast concrete contracts.
• Strong knowledge of construction processes and contract management.
• A proactive, organized and safety-focused mindset.

Responsibilities

• Support commercial teams in managing contracts and subcontracts.
• Plan and coordinate design, production, delivery, and installation.
• Produce and issue risk assessments and method statements.
• Prepare progress and financial reports.

Skills

Experience in precast concrete

Strong understanding of design processes

Confident with contract negotiation

Proficient in Microsoft Excel

Ability to manage quality and safety standards

Education

CPCS certified

SSSTS/SMSTS certified

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Project management tools

Job description

Contract Manager - Precast Concrete (Full-Time, UK-Wide Projects)
Based in Ipswich, Suffolk

Are you a driven Contract Manager with a passion for delivering complex construction projects safely, on time and on budget? We're looking for a motivated professional to take ownership of precast concrete contracts across multiple sites throughout the UK.

This is a hands‑on role where you'll be at the heart of project delivery from early planning and site visits through to installation, commercial control and final handover.

What You'll Be Doing

Contract & Commercial Management

• Support commercial teams in managing contracts and subcontracts
• Track costs, budgets and forecasts
• Prepare variations, claims and extensions of time
• Run installation diaries and coordinate with site and flooring teams
• Attend site meetings and deliver toolbox talks

Project Coordination

• Plan and coordinate design, production, delivery and installation
• Carry out site visits to assess access, cranes and lifting requirements
• Take pre‑install measurements and post‑install checks
• Receive and manage site deliveries

Quality, Health & Safety

• Produce and issue RAMS in line with H&S legislation
• Carry out site audits and enforce quality and safety standards
• Manage internal and client QA processes

Reporting & Documentation

• Prepare progress and financial reports
• Maintain full contract documentation
• Report project performance to senior management

What We're Looking For

• Experience in precast concrete or construction contract management
• Strong understanding of design, production and erection processes
• CPCS and SSSTS/SMSTS certified
• Confident with contract negotiation, cost control and delivery
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word and project management tools
• A proactive, organised and safety‑focused mindset

What's In It for You?

• Company Car
• Health Insurance
• Life Assurance
• Pension Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Real opportunities to grow your career in a thriving construction environment

If you're ready to take the next step in your career and manage exciting UK-wide projects, we'd love to hear from you.