Contracts Manager

Construction, Property and Engineering; Oxford; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm is seeking a Contracts Manager in Oxfordshire to oversee the successful delivery of design & build projects. The ideal candidate will have extensive project management experience and familiarity with NEC & JCT contracts. Key responsibilities include managing risks and budgets, and maintaining client relationships. Benefits include an annual bonus, car allowance, and private healthcare.

Benefits

Annual performance-based bonus

Car allowance

Private healthcare

Life insurance

Company pension

Qualifications

• Extensive experience leading complex design & build projects.
• Detailed understanding of NEC & JCT contracts.
• Commercially astute with a full UK driving license.

Responsibilities

• Lead the successful delivery of projects, managing risks, schedule, and budget.
• Oversee all commercial aspects from initial design fees to overall capital cost.
• Act as the key client contact and develop long-term relationships.

Skills

Project management skills

Commercial awareness

Experience leading design & build projects

Client management

Education

Higher education/BEng in Construction/Project Management or Engineering

Tools

NEC & JCT contracts

HVAC systems

Job description

Contracts Manager Opportunity: Design & Build Facilities

We are seeking a highly motivated Contracts Manager in Oxfordshire to deliver specialised design & build projects for controlled environments. This is a hands‑on operational role, working across client sites and offices.

Essential Requirements

The ideal candidate must have:

• Extensive experience leading complex design & build projects.
• Proven project management skills.
• Experience with NEC & JCT contracts.
• Detailed understanding of HVAC systems.
• Commercial astuteness.
• Higher education/BEng in Construction/Project Management or Engineering discipline.
• Full UK driving licence

Core Responsibilities

• Project Delivery: Lead the successful delivery of projects, managing risks, schedule, and budget.
• Commercial: Lead all commercial aspects from initial design fees to overall capital cost.
• Client Management: Be the key client contact and develop long‑term relationships.

Benefits Include

• Annual performance‑based bonus.
• Car allowance.
• Private healthcare.
• Life Insurance.
• Company pension.

If this role is of interest or you would like more information please contact Arun Sandhu

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Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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