Contracts Manager

Harris Global; St Helens; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing business in St Helens is seeking an experienced Contracts Manager to oversee multiple contracts and ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget. You will manage project costs, lead internal meetings, and build relationships with clients. The ideal candidate has a proven track record in contracts management, strong negotiation skills, and understanding of Health & Safety legislation. This role offers a rewarding opportunity in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in contracts management.
• Strong understanding of Health & Safety legislation.
• Skilled negotiator with relationship-building abilities.
• Highly organised and proactive in managing multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Oversee project costs, ensuring budget adherence.
• Lead internal contract meetings and provide updates.
• Negotiate with suppliers and strengthen commercial outcomes.
• Prepare Health & Safety documentation and ensure compliance.
• Build strong relationships with clients and stakeholders.

Skills

Contracts management

Commercial acumen

Negotiation skills

Stakeholder management

Health & Safety understanding

Education

SMSTS qualification

Job description

Are you an experienced Contracts Manager looking for your next challenge? We are seeking a highly organised, commercially minded professional to take ownership of multiple contracts, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time and within budget. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing business where you will play a key role in driving operational performance, commercial success and client satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee and control project costs, ensuring contracts are delivered on budget and to agreed financial targets.
• Manage and review cost plans at handover, guaranteeing accuracy and transparency.
• Lead and contribute to internal contract meetings, providing progress updates and actionable insights.
• Negotiate effectively with suppliers, subcontractors and service providers to achieve best value and strengthen commercial outcomes.
• Drive the delivery of service centre margins and profitability targets.
• Prepare and maintain Health & Safety documentation, ensuring compliance with company standards and legislation.
• Oversee service reviews, ensuring quality, efficiency and continuous improvement.
• Build strong, positive relationships with clients and stakeholders at all levels.

About You

• Proven track record in contracts management, with excellent commercial and financial acumen.
• Strong understanding of Health & Safety legislation and effective site set up.
• Skilled negotiator with the ability to influence, resolve issues and build trusted relationships.
• Confident stakeholder manager, comfortable engaging with both internal teams and external partners.
• Highly organised, proactive and capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Roofing knowledge/experience across multiple systems (advantageous but not essential).
• Ideally SMSTS qualified.

This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys problem solving and takes pride in delivering quality, safe and commercially successful projects.