Contracts Manager

Clements Young; Lincoln; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance or company vehicle

Performance bonus

Share scheme/profit related pay

Job summary

Clements Young is recruiting a delivery-focused Contracts Manager for a successful construction contractor with a strong, secured pipeline of work in Lincolnshire. You will manage multiple live sites from pre-construction through to completion, ensuring projects are safe, on time, and within budget while leading site teams and coordinating with clients and subcontractors.

The role offers autonomy, clear career progression, and a competitive package including a £60,000 - £70,000 salary, car

Qualifications

• Dual project delivery experience (new build and refurbishment)
• Experience managing concurrent projects across sectors
• Strong knowledge of NHBC and LABC warranties
• Experience with JCT and NEC contracts

Responsibilities

• Oversee multiple live sites from pre-construction to completion
• Lead site teams and Site Managers
• Monitor programmes, quality, and margins with surveyors
• Build strong relationships with clients, consultants and subcontractors
• Support planning, programming and value engineering during pre-construction
• Ensure safety, timeliness and budget adherence on all projects

Skills

Project ownership

Site management

Commercial awareness

Client relations

Job description

Contracts Manager

Salary: £60,000 - £70,000 + Car Allowance / Company Vehicle + Bonus + Benefits

Location: Lincoln (Lincolnshire) and surrounding area

Clements Young is recruiting a delivery-focused Contracts Manager for a successful construction contractor with a strong, secured pipeline of work.

This role offers genuine autonomy to oversee a diverse portfolio of new build and refurbishment projects across multiple sectors.

Essential Requirements

You should possess the following experience to be considered:

• Dual Project Expertise: Proven delivery of both new build and refurbishment projects.
• Sector Versatility: Experience managing concurrent projects across multiple sectors.
• Warranty Compliance: Strong working knowledge of NHBC and LABC warranties.
• Contractual Understanding: Practical experience working with JCT and NEC forms of contract.

The Role

You will manage multiple live sites from pre-construction through to completion, ensuring projects are safe, on time, and within budget.

• Project Ownership: Oversee concurrent regional projects.
• Team Leadership: Manage and support site-based teams and Site Managers.
• Commercial Control: Partner with surveyors to monitor programmes, quality, and margins.
• Client Relations: Build strong relationships with clients, consultants, and subcontractors.
• Pre-Construction: Support planning, programming, and value engineering activities.

About You

• Current experience as a Contracts Manager, or a seasoned and ambitious Project or Site Manager ready to step up.
• Track record of managing multiple sites simultaneously.
• Commercially astute with excellent leadership and communication skills.
• Full UK driving licence.

What's on Offer?

• £60,000 - £70,000 salary + performance bonus
• Car allowance or company vehicle
• Clear career progression opportunities
• Stable, long-term regional workload
• Supportive and ambitious team environment
• Share scheme/profit related pay