Contracts Manager

Foresight Search Ltd; Rockwell Green; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable main contractor in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Contracts Manager to oversee multiple live projects in the Exeter region. You will be responsible for contract delivery while leading project teams and collaborating with commercial and design departments. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in delivering new build projects worth £8m or more and demonstrate strong leadership skills. This is an excellent opportunity to shape project performance while enjoying a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Car allowance

Comprehensive benefits package

Consistent pipeline of work

Opportunity to shape delivery across projects

Qualifications

• Solid and stable career history with reputable main contractors.
• Experience across multiple sectors.

Responsibilities

• Oversee multiple live projects at any one time.
• Take responsibility for overall contract delivery.
• Lead Project Managers and Site Managers.

Skills

Proven track record delivering new build projects

Strong leadership of project teams

Innovative mindset

Commitment to programme and quality

Collaborative and ambitious

Experience managing projects at £8m+

Job description

Location: Exeter area (projects across Devon Somerset)

Salary: £75,000 + car allowance (negotiable)

Sector: Construction - New Build, Refurbishment

Start Date: Immediate

The Company

A well-established and respected main contractor operating across the South West, delivering new build and refurbishment schemes within the Commercial, Education and Public Sector space. Project values typically range from £1m to £12m, with a strong pipeline of secured work and long-term client relationships.

Contracts Manager - The Role

A standout opportunity for an experienced Contracts Manager to join a growing team. You'll be based from the office in the Exeter region while overseeing multiple live projects at any one time (generally 2-4 schemes).

You will take responsibility for overall contract delivery, leading Project Managers and Site Managers, and working closely with commercial and design teams. This role reports directly into the Directors and plays a key part in shaping project performance and business standards.

Contracts Manager - The Person

• Solid and stable career history with reputable main contractors
• Proven track record delivering new build and refurbishment projects
• Experience managing projects at £8m+
• Strong leadership of project teams across multiple live sites
• An innovative mindset with the ability to drive better ways of working
• High calibre individual with a commitment to programme, quality and client satisfaction
• Experience across multiple sectors
• Collaborative, ambitious and aligned with a growing business culture
• Comfortable travelling within roughly one hour of Exeter

The Reward

• Competitive salary
• Car allowance
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Consistent pipeline of local South West work
• Opportunity to shape delivery across varied, interesting projects

For more information on this Contracts Manager position — or similar roles — please contact Foresight Search (phone number removed)