Contracts Manager

Buildforce Solutions Ltd; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 76,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable main contractor in the East Midlands is seeking an experienced Contracts Manager to oversee multiple live projects. The successful candidate will manage project delivery from Nottingham to Leeds, ensuring quality standards and compliance. A competitive salary of up to GBP90,000 plus benefits is offered. Applicants should have a strong background in contracting with excellent communication and leadership skills.

Benefits

Company car / allowance

Pension

Benefits package

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Contracts Manager, Senior Project Manager, or similar role.
• Strong leadership and communication skills with the ability to manage multiple sites.
• Competent in programme planning and project reporting.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage up to three live projects across the East Midlands and Yorkshire region.
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships acting as a key point of contact.
• Ensure health, safety, and environmental compliance across all sites.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Client Relationship Management

Programme Planning

Risk Management

Job description

Role: Contracts Manager

Location: East Midlands / Yorkshire (Projects from Nottingham to Leeds)
Salary: Up to GBP90,000 + package (depending on experience)
Type: Permanent

The Opportunity:
We re working with an established and reputable main contractor based in the East Midlands and Yorkshire, who are looking to appoint an experienced Contracts Manager to join their growing team.

The business has a strong and secure order book running well into 2026, delivering projects across a variety of sectors including industrial, mixed‑use, education, and refurbishment - with values up to GBP60m.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a driven, client‑facing Contracts Manager who enjoys managing multiple live projects, supporting delivery teams, and helping to shape the continued success of a regional contractor with a long‑standing reputation for quality and consistency.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage up to three live projects across the East Midlands and Yorkshire region.
• Work closely with Project Managers and Site Teams to ensure programmes, budgets, and quality standards are achieved.
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships acting as a key point of contact throughout project delivery.
• Contribute to pre‑construction planning and preparation of programmes.
• Ensure health, safety, and environmental compliance across all sites.
• Provide leadership, guidance, and support to project delivery teams.
• Liaise with the commercial department to ensure financial targets are achieved.
• Identify and mitigate project risks, driving continuous improvement.

Experience & Requirements

• Proven experience as a Contracts Manager, Senior Project Manager, or similar role within the main contracting environment.
• Background working with Tier 1, 2, or 3 contractors delivering projects up to GBP50m+.
• Strong leadership and communication skills with the ability to manage multiple sites.
• Experience across a range of sectors particularly industrial, mixed‑use, education, and refurbishment.
• Excellent client‑facing and relationship management skills.
• Competent in programme planning and project reporting.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel between sites (Nottingham to Leeds region).

The Offer

• Salary up to GBP90,000 (depending on experience).
• Company car / allowance, pension, and benefits package.
• Long‑term stability within a contractor that values its people and promotes from within.
• A varied and interesting workload with a strong regional pipeline.

How to Apply

If you re an experienced Contracts Manager looking to join a well‑established contractor with a steady pipeline of secured work, please apply with your CV or get in touch with Heather for a confidential discussion.