Contracts Manager

The Bell; West of England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Income protection

Death in service

Discretionary bonuses

32 days holiday

Mileage reimbursement

Professional development

Accessible offices

Job summary

The Bell is seeking a Contracts Manager to oversee multiple construction projects, ensuring timely delivery, within budget, and to high quality and safety standards. You will manage contracts, coordinate site teams, and liaise with clients and stakeholders while implementing company policies.

With a focus on risk management, compliance with contractual and regulatory requirements, and strong leadership, this role offers long-term career development across diverse UK projects.

Qualifications

• Proven Contracts Manager experience with a main contractor.
• Experience with façade remediation and cladding is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of JCT/NEC contracts and UK CDM 2015 regulations.
• Leadership and ability to manage multiple projects and teams.

Responsibilities

• Oversee multiple contracts, manage schedules, coordinate site teams.
• Ensure health & safety compliance and conduct audits to promote a strong safety culture.
• Monitor budgets and subcontractor payments, oversee cost control and procurement plans.
• Maintain client relationships, resolve disputes and represent the company in meetings.
• Lead, mentor and develop teams to foster a productive work environment.

Skills

Contract management

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Health & safety awareness

Dispute resolution

Negotiation

Job description

As a Contracts Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing multiple construction projects, ensuring they are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality and safety standards. You will manage contracts, coordinate site teams, liaise with clients and stakeholders, and implement company policies. Your role will involve strategic planning, risk management, and ensuring compliance with contractual and regulatory requirements.

• Project & Contract Management: Oversee multiple contracts, manage schedules, ensure timely and quality project delivery, and coordinate site teams.
• Health & Safety Compliance: Ensure adherence to regulations, conduct audits, and promote a strong safety culture.
• Financial & Commercial Management: Monitor budgets, manage subcontractor payments, oversee cost control, and review procurement plans.
• Client & Stakeholder Engagement: Act as the main contact, maintain client relationships, resolve disputes, and represent the company in meetings.
• Quality Control & Compliance: Ensure work meets quality standards, conduct risk assessments, and comply with industry regulations.
• Team Leadership & Development: Mentor and guide teams, provide training, and foster a productive work environment., We are dedicated to ensuring that our recruitment, hiring, training, and promotion practices are free from bias, offering fair access to all qualified candidates. Selection decisions are made based on skills, qualifications, and experience, and we encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply. Bell Building Projects values diversity and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.,
• Experience: Proven Contracts Manager experience with a main contractor, managing multiple projects, including façade remediation and cladding (preferred).
• Qualifications & Training: SMSTS, CSCS (Black), First Aid, Temporary Works Coordinator, Fire Safety Awareness, Working at Height, NVQ/SVQ L6/L7, IOSH/NEBOSH, RICS/CIOB Membership, Scaffold Inspection, Asbestos Awareness.
• Knowledge & Skills: Strong understanding of JCT/NEC contracts, UK Health & Safety regulations (CDM 2015), fire safety, risk management, sustainability (BREEAM, Net Zero), dispute resolution, and commercial awareness.
• Competencies: Strong leadership, negotiation, and stakeholder management, problem-solving, IT literacy, ability to work under pressure, mentoring experience, and strategic partnership building.

  Bell Building Projects (BBP) is a growing construction company delivering refurbishment, facade replacement, fire remediation and new-build projects across the UK.

We're proud of the reputation we've built, but even more proud of the people behind it. Our continued growth has created a strong pipeline of work, giving our teams long-term job security, opportunities to develop their careers and the chance to work on a wide variety of projects. We believe in investing in our people, recognising good performance and creating an environment where everyone is trusted, supported and encouraged to progress. Whether you're joining us on site or in one of our offices, you'll be part of a team that values quality, collaboration and doing things the right way.

Join a company with 40 years of industry excellence and a strong future pipeline. We offer a competitive salary, a generous pension scheme, income protection, and death in service benefits. Enjoy annual salary reviews, discretionary performance-based bonuses, and 32 days of holiday with a flexible bank holiday scheme. We actively support professional development and training, and business mileage is reimbursed. Our offices are fully accessible, ensuring an inclusive workplace for all.