Contracts Manager

Foresight Search Ltd; Wellington; On-site; GBP 63,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected main contractor in South West England is seeking a Contracts Manager to oversee multiple live projects, delivering consistently high standards. The successful candidate will have a solid history with reputable contractors and a track record in managing projects valued at over GBP8m. You will lead project teams while working closely with commercial and design personnel. This exciting position, based in the Exeter area, offers a competitive salary and car allowance as part of a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Car allowance

Comprehensive benefits package

Qualifications

• Solid career history with reputable main contractors.
• Proven track record managing GBP8m+ projects.
• Experience delivering new build and refurbishment projects.

Responsibilities

• Oversee contract delivery and manage multiple live projects.
• Lead Project Managers and Site Managers.
• Collaborate with commercial and design teams.

Skills

Leadership of project teams

Innovative mindset

Commitment to quality

Ability to drive better ways of working

Job description

Location: Exeter area (projects across Devon Somerset)

Salary: GBP75,000 + car allowance (negotiable)

Sector: Construction New Build, Refurbishment

Start Date: Immediate

The Company

A well-established and respected main contractor operating across the South West, delivering new build and refurbishment schemes within the Commercial, Education and Public Sector space. Project values typically range from GBP1m to GBP12m, with a strong pipeline of secured work and long-term client relationships.

Contracts Manager The Role

A standout opportunity for an experienced Contracts Manager to join a growing team. You ll be based from the office in the Exeter region while overseeing multiple live projects at any one time (generally 2 4 schemes).

You will take responsibility for overall contract delivery, leading Project Managers and Site Managers, and working closely with commercial and design teams. This role reports directly into the Directors and plays a key part in shaping project performance and business standards.

Contracts Manager The Person

• Solid and stable career history with reputable main contractors
• Proven track record delivering new build and refurbishment projects
• Experience managing projects at GBP8m+
• Strong leadership of project teams across multiple live sites
• An innovative mindset with the ability to drive better ways of working
• High calibre individual with a commitment to programme, quality and client satisfaction
• Experience across multiple sectors
• Collaborative, ambitious and aligned with a growing business culture
• Comfortable travelling within roughly one hour of Exeter

The Reward

• Competitive salary
• Car allowance
• Comprehensive benefits package

• Consistent pipeline of local South West work
• Opportunity to shape delivery across varied, interesting projects

For more information on this Contracts Manager position or similar roles please contact Foresight Search (phone number removed).