Contracts Manager

Caval Limited; Liversedge; On-site; GBP 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent role

Career development

Team environment

Job summary

Caval Limited in Liversedge is seeking an experienced Contracts Manager to own multiple projects, oversee contractual performance and ensure delivery on time and within budget.

You will drive commercial activity, manage budgets and key relationships with clients, subcontractors and internal teams, and travel to project sites as required to secure successful project outcomes.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a Contracts Manager role within the construction industry.
• Strong understanding of construction contracts, commercial management and project delivery.
• Experience managing multiple projects and coordinating site-based teams.
• Excellent negotiation, leadership and communication skills.
• Strong financial and commercial awareness, with experience managing budgets and project profitability.
• Ability to identify risks, resolve problems and make effective commercial decisions.
• Proactive, organised and results-driven approach.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to project sites.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple construction projects from contract award through to completion and final account.
• Oversee contractual obligations, ensuring compliance with project specifications, programmes and commercial requirements.
• Monitor project costs, budgets, variations and valuations to maximise profitability.
• Manage subcontractor procurement, appointments, performance and contractual agreements.
• Work closely with project managers, quantity surveyors, site teams and senior management to ensure successful project delivery.
• Identify and manage commercial risks, contractual disputes and potential claims.
• Review contract documentation, scope of works, amendments and change control procedures.
• Monitor project progress against agreed programmes, addressing delays and implementing corrective actions where necessary.
• Maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants, subcontractors and suppliers.
• Ensure all projects comply with health and safety legislation, quality standards and company procedures.
• Prepare regular commercial reports, forecasts and updates for senior management.
• Support the resolution of contractual issues and negotiate variations, extensions of time and final accounts.

Skills

Contract management

Commercial awareness

Budget management

Leadership

Negotiation

Communication

Risk management

Travel flexibility

Job description

We are seeking an experienced and commercially driven Contracts Manager to join a well-established construction business based in Liversedge. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated construction professional to take ownership of multiple projects, oversee contractual performance, and ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently, on time and within budget.

The successful candidate will have a strong background in construction contract management, excellent commercial awareness, and the ability to build effective working relationships with clients, subcontractors, suppliers and internal teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage multiple construction projects from contract award through to completion and final account.
• Oversee contractual obligations, ensuring compliance with project specifications, programmes and commercial requirements.
• Monitor project costs, budgets, variations and valuations to maximise profitability.
• Manage subcontractor procurement, appointments, performance and contractual agreements.
• Work closely with project managers, quantity surveyors, site teams and senior management to ensure successful project delivery.
• Identify and manage commercial risks, contractual disputes and potential claims.
• Review contract documentation, scope of works, amendments and change control procedures.
• Monitor project progress against agreed programmes, addressing delays and implementing corrective actions where necessary.
• Maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants, subcontractors and suppliers.
• Ensure all projects comply with relevant health and safety legislation, quality standards and company procedures.
• Prepare regular commercial reports, forecasts and updates for senior management.
• Support the resolution of contractual issues and negotiate variations, extensions of time and final accounts.

About You

• Proven experience in a Contracts Manager role within the construction industry.
• A strong understanding of construction contracts, commercial management and project delivery.
• Experience managing multiple projects and coordinating site-based teams.
• Excellent negotiation, leadership and communication skills.
• Strong financial and commercial awareness, with experience managing budgets and project profitability.
• The ability to identify risks, resolve problems and make effective commercial decisions.
• A proactive, organised and results-driven approach.
• A full UK driving licence and the flexibility to travel to project sites as required. Relevant qualifications in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering or a related discipline would be advantageous.

What's on Offer?

• Salary of £70,000+ per annum, depending on experience.
• Permanent position with an established construction business.
• Opportunity to take responsibility for a varied portfolio of construction projects.
• Career progression and professional development opportunities.
• A collaborative working environment with scope to make a meaningful contribution to business performance