Contracts Manager

Coleman James; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Coleman James is working with an established M&E contractor to recruit a Contracts Manager. Based at the North East office, you will travel to sites across the North East, North West, Yorkshire and Scotland on a regular basis.

You will lead contract lifecycles, manage supplier relationships, and ensure performance and compliance while reporting to Directors. This role demands strong financial oversight and stakeholder management.

Qualifications

• Experience managing large-scale M&E contracts.
• Proven ability to lead tenders, negotiations and lifecycle management.

Responsibilities

• Manage supplier relationships and performance.
• Oversee contract lifecycles including tenders, negotiation, and execution.
• Lead risk management and compliance across projects.
• Coordinate stakeholder liaison and financial oversight.
• Oversee projects remotely with direct reports on site.

Skills

Contract management

Supplier relationships

Job description

We are working alongside an established M&E contractor who are in search of a Contracts Manager to join their team. This is a fantastic opportunity to work for a company who reward their staff well for hard work and dedication and they truly believe in promoting from within and create opportunities for the right people.

Established over 30 years ago, our client offers the complete package for design and installation of electrical and mechanical building services projects. You would have exposure to large scale projects across large scale Residential/Student Residential and Commercial projects with values ranging from £2m - £15m M&E.

This role will see you working on the operational side where you will be based out of their North East office but will be required to visit sites across the North East, North West, Yorkshire and Scotland - all travel/ accommodation will be paid for. You will be working amongst a strong team with a Project Manager reporting into you and you will work closely with the Directors of the business.

Responsibilities

• Managing supplier relationships
• Ensuring performance/compliance
• Leading contract lifecycles (tenders, negotiation, execution, review)
• Managing risks
• Stakeholder liaison
• Financial oversight

This position will require you to run projects independently and oversee projects from afar with direct reports onsite including project managers, site teams, direct & external labour.

Experience in operational delivery, financial reporting and stakeholder liaison is essential for this position.