Contracts Manager

Bennett and Game Recruitment LTD; Nottingham; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in the UK is seeking an experienced Contracts Manager to oversee significant construction projects. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 5 years in managing complex projects, a strong understanding of health and safety regulations, and the ability to maintain effective communication with clients and teams. This role offers a salary range of £65,000 to £95,000 based on experience, along with a comprehensive benefits package including hybrid working options.

Benefits

25 to 30 days holiday plus Bank Holidays

Pension scheme

Project bonus scheme

Comprehensive in house and external training

Access to Udemy courses

Charity fundraising days

Office facilities including stocked kitchen and shower

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years experience managing complex construction projects.
• Strong understanding of health and safety regulations and site compliance.
• Proven ability in managing project teams and subcontractors.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing contract and project management of significant construction schemes.
• Responsible for risk management and compliance.
• Ensuring projects run efficiently within agreed timelines.

Skills

Project management

Financial awareness

Health and safety knowledge

Client communication

Team management

Job description

A progressive and people focused principal contractor is looking to appoint experienced Contracts Managers to support its continued growth across major construction 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. For the next two years projects will be concentrated around Nottingham, Leeds and Sheffield.

Projects range in value up to ꌢ 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.

Contracts Manager Salary & Benefits

• Salary: 65,000 to 95,000 (DOE)
• 25 to 30 days holiday plus Bank Holidays
• 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 construction schemes, often involving complex building envelope and refurbishment elements
• 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 internal teams
• Willingness to travel to various project sites across the UK as required

Contracts Manager Requirements

• Minimum 5 years experience managing complex construction projects, ideally including external envelope or refurbishment packages
• Solid technical and contractual knowledge with strong financial and commercial awareness
• Proven ability in managing project teams, subcontractors and client interactions
• Strong understanding of health and safety regulations and site compliance
• 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