Contracts Manager

Ionic Recruitment Ltd; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Ionic Recruitment Ltd is recruiting an experienced Contracts Manager for a well-established construction business delivering commercial and industrial developments across the North West, including warehouses, industrial units and refurbishment projects.

You will manage multiple projects from planning through to completion, ensuring safety, on-time delivery, within budget and high quality. Regular site visits across the North West are required.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years' experience in construction management, with industrial experience (warehouses/industrial units).
• Strong knowledge of construction methods, contracts and commercial management.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects, teams and priorities.
• Excellent leadership, negotiation and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple construction projects and site teams.
• Ensure on-program delivery within budget and safely.
• Develop detailed project programmes and finishing schedules.
• Oversee procurement, subcontractors and supplier relationships.
• Lead commercial negotiations and settlements with clients/subcontractors.
• Review designs for buildability and cost-effectiveness.
• Maintain relationships with clients, consultants and stakeholders.
• Visit sites across the North West as required.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Negotiation

Communication

Job description

We're looking for an experienced Contracts Manager to join a well-established construction business delivering projects across the North West, specialising in commercial and industrial developments, including warehouses, industrial units and refurbishment projects.

Managing multiple projects valued between £2m and £20m, you'll oversee delivery from planning through to completion, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget and to a high standard.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage multiple construction projects and site teams.
• Ensure projects are delivered safely, on programme and within budget.
• Develop project programmes, including detailed finishing schedules.
• Manage procurement, subcontractors and supplier relationships.
• Oversee commercial negotiations and settlements with clients and subcontractors.
• Review designs to ensure practical, buildable and cost-effective solutions.
• Maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants and project stakeholders.
• Regularly visit sites across the North West, alongside office-based responsibilities.

About You

• At least 3 years' experience in a similar role within construction, with essential experience in industrial construction, including warehouses, industrial units or similar developments.
• Strong understanding of construction methods, contracts and commercial management.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects, teams and competing priorities.
• Excellent leadership, negotiation, communication and problem-solving skills.
• Commercially aware, organised and confident making decisions under pressure.
• A hands-on approach with the ability to challenge designs and drive project performance.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel across the North West.
• Based within a commutable distance of Nelson