Contracts Manager

Curve Recruitment; Stevenage; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Curve Recruitment are working with a respected main contractor to recruit an experienced Contracts Manager for Stevenage and Home Counties projects. The role oversees multiple schemes (£500k–£8m) with a salary of £75,000–£90,000 plus package.

You will lead teams, manage procurement and contracts, and drive programme performance across sites. Ideal candidates have provenContracts Manager experience, robust commercial acumen, and a client-facing approach to strengthen relationships and deliver

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Contracts Manager across refurbishment and fit-out schemes.
• Strong commercial awareness with budget and contract management.
• Hands-on leader, able to motivate teams and drive performance.
• Confident in client-facing environments and relationship building.
• Organised, decisive and solution-driven with attention to risk.
• Proficient IT skills including MS Office and project reporting tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects from pre-construction through to completion.
• Oversee Site Managers and project teams with clear direction.
• Manage procurement, subcontractor performance and contracts.
• Drive programme performance and cost control across schemes.
• Identify and manage commercial and operational risks.
• Maintain strong client relationships as a senior point of contact.
• Ensure health and safety standards across all sites.
• Contribute to repeat business and future tender opportunities.

Skills

Commercial awareness

Leadership

Client facing

Organised and decisive

People management

IT skills

Risk management

Tools

Microsoft Office

Project reporting tools

Job description

Contracts Manager

£75,000 - £90,000 + Package

Stevenage | London & Home Counties Projects

Curve Recruitment are pleased to be working with a highly respected main contractor specialising in refurbishment and fit-out schemes across London and the Home Counties.

With projects typically ranging from £500k to £8m, the business has built a strong reputation for delivering high-quality, well-run schemes for a loyal client base. Due to continued growth and a healthy pipeline of secured work, they are now looking to appoint an experienced Contracts Manager to oversee multiple projects and play a key role in the next phase of their development.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Contracts Manager who is looking to join a contractor with a great pipeline of work and a clear identity in the market.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead projects from pre-construction through to completion
• Oversee Site Managers and project teams, providing clear direction and support
• Manage procurement, subcontractor performance and contractual matters
• Drive programme performance and cost control across all schemes
• Identify and manage commercial and operational risks
• Maintain strong client relationships, acting as a senior point of contact
• Ensure health & safety standards are upheld across all sites
• Contribute to repeat business and support future tender opportunities

About You

• Proven experience as a Contracts Manager within a range of projects
• Strong commercial awareness and confidence managing budgets and contracts
• A hands-on leader who can motivate teams and hold people accountable
• Comfortable in client-facing environments and able to build lasting relationships
• Organised, decisive and solution-driven
• Strong IT skills including Microsoft Office and project reporting tools
• Ambitious and motivated to grow with a business that has clear plans for expansion