Contracts Manager

Optio Resourcing; Leeds; On-site; GBP 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading principal contractor in the UK is seeking an experienced Contracts Manager to oversee major retail projects nationwide. The role involves managing multiple projects, ensuring adherence to budgets and quality standards, and leading teams on-site. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in large-scale retail construction, excellent stakeholder management skills, and necessary certifications. This position offers a competitive salary of GBP80,000 annually, along with a full benefits package.

Qualifications

• Strong experience within large-scale retail construction.
• Proven ability to manage multi-site programmes.
• Excellent client and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple retail projects simultaneously across the UK.
• Ensure programmes, budgets, and quality standards are achieved.
• Lead project teams and coordinate with site management.
• Build strong relationships with clients and stakeholders.
• Oversee health & safety compliance across all sites.

Skills

Experience in large-scale retail construction

Client management

Stakeholder management

Multi-site programme management

Health & safety compliance

Education

Black CSCS card or NVQ Level 6

SMSTS qualification

3-Day First Aid certification

M&S delivery experience

Job description

GBP80,000 + Package Nationwide Travel

Are you an experienced Contracts Manager with a background delivering fast-paced retail projects? We re working with a leading principal contractor who are looking to expand their team with a high-calibre professional capable of overseeing major national retail schemes.

The Role

• Managing multiple retail projects simultaneously across the UK
• Ensuring programmes, budgets, and quality standards are achieved
• Leading project teams and coordinating with site management
• Building strong relationships with clients and internal stakeholders
• Overseeing health & safety compliance across all sites

What We re Looking For

• Strong experience within large-scale retail construction
• Proven ability to manage multi-site programmes
• Excellent stakeholder and client management skills
• Black CSCS card or NVQ Level 6
• SMSTS qualification
• 3-Day First Aid certification
• M&S delivery experience is desirable but not essential
• Willingness to travel nationwide as required

Package

• GBP80,000 per annum + full benefits package

If you re a motivated Contracts Manager looking for your next challenge, or you know someone who may be interested, please get in touch for a confidential conversation.