Contracts Manager

Cobalt Consulting (UK) Ltd; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company laptop provided

Bonus scheme with profit share

Job summary

Cobalt Consulting (UK) Ltd, in the North East, seeks an experienced Contracts Manager to oversee a portfolio of fit-out, groundwork and civil engineering projects across the UK.

You will own contracts from award to completion, ensuring compliant delivery, strong budgeting and effective coordination of clients, site managers and project teams. This role offers a competitive DOE salary, bonus potential, and clear progression within a supportive business.

Qualifications

• Experience in groundworks or civil engineering projects.
• Currently operating as a Contracts Manager or Senior Project Manager ready for progression.
• Strong commercial awareness and budget management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and drive project performance.

Responsibilities

• Manage contracts in line with terms and conditions.
• Oversee project delivery for smooth operations.
• Lead and coordinate clients, site managers and project teams.
• Manage projects within budget parameters.
• Develop and maintain project programmes and timelines.
• Ensure high standards of compliance, safety and quality across sites.
• Oversee nationwide projects with travel as required.

Skills

Groundworks/Civil

Contract Management

Budget management

Stakeholder management

Multi-location management

Job description

We're working with a growing and well-regarded contractor in the North East who is looking to appoint an experienced Contracts Manager to oversee a portfolio of fit-out, groundwork and civil engineering projects across the UK.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an established Contracts Manager or a Senior Project Manager ready to step up into a more strategic, commercially focused role.

The Role

As Contracts Manager, you will take ownership of multiple projects from award through to completion, ensuring delivery is efficient, compliant, and commercially successful.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing contracts in line with agreed terms and conditions
• Overseeing project delivery to ensure smooth and efficient operations
• Leading and coordinating clients, site managers, and project teams
• Managing projects within agreed budget parameters
• Developing and maintaining project programmes and timelines
• Ensuring high standards of compliance, safety, and quality across all sites
• Overseeing projects delivered nationwide, with travel as required

About You

• Proven experience within groundworks or civil engineering projects
• Currently operating as a Contracts Manager, or a Senior Project Manager ready for progression
• Strong commercial awareness and budget management skills
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and drive project performance
• Comfortable managing projects across multiple UK locations

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary DOE
• Bonus scheme with profit share
• Company laptop provided
• Clear opportunity for career progression within a supportive business