Contracts Manager

Ashbrittle; St Albans; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Job summary

Ashbrittle is seeking an experienced Contracts Manager to oversee a portfolio of refurbishment projects across residential, schools and healthcare environments. You will take full accountability from pre-construction handover through to completion, coordinating site teams, subcontractors and supply chains.

The role offers autonomy, variety and the opportunity to lead live, occupied environments while maintaining client relationships and delivering on time and to budget.

Qualifications

• Experience as Contracts Manager or Senior Project Manager with a main contractor.
• Experience delivering residential, education and healthcare projects.
• Strong leadership, communication and budget management capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee 2-5 live refurbishment projects concurrently.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget.
• Manage site teams, subcontractors and supply chain.
• Provide regular reporting to senior management.
• Maintain strong client relationships, including in live occupancies.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Programme control

Commercial awareness

Main contractor experience

Job description

We are working on behalf of a well-established main contractor who is looking to appoint an experienced Contracts Manager to oversee a portfolio of new build projects across residential, schools and healthcare environments.

This is a key role within the business, offering autonomy, variety, and long-term stability with a contractor known for repeat business and strong client relationships.

The Role:

• Managing 2-5 live refurbishment projects concurrently
• Project values typically ranging from £1million to £5m
• Full responsibility from pre-construction handover through to completion
• Overseeing site teams, subcontractors, and supply chain performance
• Ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to high quality standards
• Maintaining strong client relationships, particularly in live and occupied environments
• Regular reporting to senior management

The Ideal Candidate:

• Proven experience as a Contracts Manager or Senior Project Manager with a main contractor
• Experience working in residential, education and healthcare sectors
• Excellent commercial awareness and programme control
• Strong leadership and communication skills

Salary on Offer:

• Salary up to £80,000 + car / allowance