Contracts Manager

Niyaa People; Rotherham; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Company pension scheme

22 days annual leave + bank holidays

Job summary

Niyaa People is recruiting a Contracts Manager to lead multiple passive fire protection contracts from PO to completion. You will build strong client relationships and collaborate with site managers and technical teams to ensure successful delivery while coordinating nationwide travel.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in contract management within construction, with strong organisational and communication skills. Role requires occasional travel and site visits across the country.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years' experience as a contracts manager.
• Experience in the construction industry.
• Experience with passive fire or fire stopping works.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple passive fire protection contracts end-to-end.
• Coordinate delivery with site managers and compliance teams.
• Maintain strong client relationships and stakeholders.
• Monitor performance and address issues to keep projects on track.
• Support development of project coordinators.

Skills

Contract management

Client relationships

Project coordination

Communication

Organisational skills

Job description

An established SME specialising in passive fire protection and compliance services is looking to recruit an experienced Contracts Manager to support its continued growth and project delivery.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Contracts Manager to join a specialist business, take ownership of multiple projects, build strong client relationships and work closely with operational and technical teams to ensure successful outcomes.

Working arrangements: Three days per week at the Rotherham office, with two days spent visiting sites nationwide. Flexibility to travel and stay away when required is essential.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage multiple passive fire protection contracts from purchase order through to completion.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and key stakeholders.
• Coordinate project delivery alongside site managers and technical compliance teams.
• Monitor contract performance, identify potential issues and implement solutions.
• Ensure projects progress efficiently and meet agreed requirements.
• Support the training and development of project coordinators.
• Maintain effective communication between office teams, site personnel and clients.

Essential Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years' experienceas a contract manager
• Previous experience within the construction industry.
• Experience managing passive fire or fire stopping works.
• Strong organisational, communication and client relationship skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities.
• Flexibility to travel nationwide and stay away when required.

Salary & Benefits

• £55,000+ basic salary, depending on experience.
• Car allowance.
• Company pension scheme.
• 22 days' annual leave plus bank holidays.