Contracts Manager

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

Job summary

A progressive principal contractor in the UK seeks an experienced Contracts Manager. Responsibilities include overseeing envelope cladding projects, ensuring compliance, and managing client relationships. Candidates should have at least 5 years of relevant experience and be located within commuting distance. Hybrid working options are available, along with a salary ranging from £65,000 to £95,000 depending on experience.

Benefits

25-30 days holiday + Bank Holiday

Pension Scheme

Project Bonus Scheme

Company Bonus Scheme

Comprehensive training and development

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' specific experience in envelope cladding.
• Proven ability in managing project teams, subcontractors, and client interactions.
• Technical proficiency and understanding of health and safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing contract and project management of significant envelope cladding schemes.
• Responsible for risk management and site activities.
• Ensuring projects run efficiently within timelines and financial parameters.

Skills

Contract management

Risk management

Health and safety adherence

Financial and commercial awareness

Communication

Job description

Overview

A progressive and people focused principal contractor is looking to appoint experienced Contracts Managers to support its continued growth across major facade remediation 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. Head office is in Portsmouth, and 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.

Salary & Benefits

• Salary: £65,000 - £95,000 (DOE)
• 25-30 days holiday + Bank Holiday
• 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 envelope cladding schemes.
• 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 team members.
• Willingness to travel to various project sites across the UK as required.

Contracts Manager – Requirements

• Minimum 5 years' specific experience in envelope cladding.
• Solid technical and contractual knowledge with strong financial and commercial awareness.
• Proven ability in managing project teams, subcontractors, and client interactions.
• Technical proficiency and a robust understanding of health and safety regulations.
• 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

Bennett & Game Recruitment are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.

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