Contracts Manager

Cobalt Consulting (UK) Ltd; Watford; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing property developer in Watford seeks a Contracts Manager to oversee construction project delivery. You will manage contracts, ensuring quality and safety standards while collaborating with senior leadership. Ideal candidates will have strong UK construction knowledge, experience with NEC or JCT contracts, and relevant certifications. The role offers opportunities for flexible working and contributes to charitable causes.

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of UK residential construction, ideally across low-rise and medium-rise schemes.
• Strong track record with NEC, JCT, or bespoke contracts.
• Full driving licence and willingness to travel across the South East and wider UK.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the successful delivery of construction projects ensuring quality and safety.
• Manage day-to-day operations on flagship schemes.
• Draft, review, and negotiate construction contracts.

Skills

UK residential construction knowledge

Stakeholder management

Problem-solving skills

Proficiency in project management software

Education

SMSTS certification

CSCS Black Card

First Aid certification

Job description

Cobalt is working with a growing property developer with a reputation for delivering high-quality, sustainable residential and mixed-use projects. The company fosters a collaborative culture, offers flexible working, and donates a significant portion of its profits to charitable causes. With a strong commitment to diversity, inclusion, and employee wellbeing, this is an opportunity to join a forward-thinking team during an exciting growth phase.

The Role

As Contracts Manager, you will play a pivotal role in overseeing the successful delivery of construction projects, ensuring quality, safety, and timely completion. Reporting directly to senior leadership, you will act as a key guardian of project contracts while managing day-to-day operations on flagship schemes.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading on-site construction delivery for residential developments, with further projects to follow.
• Managing tendering, procurement, and costings for sub-contractors.
• Overseeing programme schedules, milestones, and quality standards.
• Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating construction and professional services contracts.
• Chairing site meetings, coordinating snagging, handover, and resolution of site issues.
• Ensuring compliance with regulatory and governance standards, while mitigating contractual risk.

Skills & Requirements

• Working knowledge of UK residential construction, ideally across low-rise and medium-rise schemes.
• Strong track record with NEC, JCT, or bespoke contracts.
• SMSTS, CSCS Black Card, and First Aid certifications.
• Excellent stakeholder management and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in project management software and construction documentation processes.
• Full driving licence and willingness to travel across the South East and wider UK.

Apply Now

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