Contracts Manager

Bimplus; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Curve Recruitment are working with a Cambridge-based contractor to appoint an experienced Contracts Manager to oversee multiple projects across Cambridgeshire and East Anglia. The role focuses on leadership of site teams, programme delivery, and contractual compliance to maintain high-quality outcomes.

The successful candidate will have proven contracts management experience in construction, strong client relationships, and a proactive leadership style aimed at growing the business presence in

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Contracts Manager within construction.
• Strong client-facing and relationship-building abilities.
• Excellent budget and programme management skills.
• Proactive leadership with clear communication and organisation.

Responsibilities

• Oversee multiple projects from pre-construction through to completion.
• Provide leadership and support to Site Managers and project teams.
• Manage programmes, subcontractor performance and contractual obligations.
• Drive project delivery, ensuring works are completed safely, on time and within budget.
• Monitor commercial performance and identify risks and opportunities.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants and stakeholders.
• Act as the main point of contact throughout project delivery, ensuring excellent client service.

Skills

Contract management

Client relationships

Commercial awareness

Leadership

Communication

Organisational skills

Job description

Contract Management & Procurement Consultancy

Contracts Manager
£65,000 – £70,000 + Package
Cambridge | Cambridgeshire & East Anglia Projects

Curve Recruitment are pleased to be working with a highly respected regional contractor who deliver a diverse range of construction projects across Cambridgeshire and the surrounding counties.
Operating across refurbishment, civil engineering and specialist construction works, the business has built an excellent reputation for delivering high-quality projects while maintaining long-standing relationships with a loyal client base. Due to continued growth and a strong 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 continued success of the business.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Contracts Manager looking to join a well-established contractor where they can make a real impact within a collaborative and growing team.
We will also consider established Site/Project Managers who are looking to step into a new challenge.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee multiple projects from pre-construction through to completion.
• Provide leadership and support to Site Managers and project teams.
• Manage programmes, subcontractor performance and contractual obligations.
• Drive project delivery, ensuring works are completed safely, on time and within budget.
• Monitor commercial performance and identify operational risks and opportunities.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants and stakeholders.
• Act as the main point of contact throughout project delivery, ensuring excellent levels of client service.
• Support business development by maintaining repeat business and identifying future opportunities.

About You

• Proven experience as a Contracts Manager within the construction industry.
• Ideally experienced delivering civil engineering and refurbishment projects.
• Comfortable operating in a client-facing role and confident building long-term relationships.
• Strong commercial awareness with experience managing programmes, budgets and contracts.
• A proactive leader with excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Able to manage multiple projects while maintaining high standards of quality and health & safety.
• Ambitious, professional and keen to contribute to the continued growth of the business.