Contracts Manager

ZipRecruiter; Reading; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm is seeking a Contracts Manager based in Buckinghamshire to oversee healthcare projects. The successful candidate will manage 2-3 smaller sites or one larger project, ensuring compliance with health & safety regulations and delivering high-quality results. This role offers a salary of £90k - £100k with an excellent benefits package including autonomy in project management.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Contracts Manager within the Healthcare sector.
• Proven record managing projects valued at £2m - £10m.
• Strong background in health & safety compliance.

Responsibilities

• Attend and prepare for pre-tender and tender interviews.
• Manage 2-3 sites overall.
• Prepare tender submissions with the estimating team.
• Produce tender programmes.
• Ensure compliance with company and safety procedures.
• Report on progress and produce board reports.
• Coordinate design teams.

Skills

Attention to detail

Design coordination

Management of M&E packages

Tender preparation

JCT/NEC contract understanding

Building experience

Tools

Microsoft Project

Asta

Job description

Overview

Contracts Manager | Main Contractor | Healthcare | Bedfordshire based – geographic of work is Buckinghamshire. Salary: £90k - £100k + full comprehensive package. Start: September 2025.

Contracts Manager role for a traditional building contractor with an excellent reputation, offering autonomy to deliver projects from start to finish with less red tape and typical tier 1 protocols.

The Company

The building contractor handles projects of varied nature including healthcare, education, local authority, commercial, private residential, sports and leisure, embassy and other buildings. Known for delivering construction projects ranging from £2m - £10m, including refurbishment and new build.

The Candidate

We are looking for longevity in experience as a Contracts Manager across varied sectors, on projects up to £10m in value. The candidate would typically be responsible for 2/3 smaller projects of £2-3m each, or 1 larger project around £10m.

The Project

The contractor operates in and around Buckinghamshire, predominantly covering Healthcare projects, including NHS ward fit-outs. The successful candidate will have experience as a Contracts Manager within the Healthcare sector with strong attention to detail, design coordination, and management of M&E packages in a live operational environment.

Responsibilities

• Attendance and preparation for pre-tender and tender interviews
• Overall responsibility for up to 3 sites
• Preparation of tender submissions in collaboration with the estimating team
• Production of tender programmes using Microsoft Project or Asta
• Understanding of JCT / NEC D&B contracts
• Implementation of company procedures on site and health & safety procedures
• Progress reporting and production of board reports
• Coordination of design teams and contractor design packages
• Demonstrable recent work history on similar schemes with a reputable main contractor
• Good all-round building experience on projects from £1m - £10m
• Value of time spent with previous employers
• Design & Build experience

On Offer

An exciting opportunity to join a privately owned main contractor where the owners are personable, supportive, and empower managers to lead and be themselves.

How to Apply

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