Contracts Manager

Connolly Limited; Wigan; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Connolly Limited is seeking an experienced (Senior) Contracts Manager to lead the delivery of multiple contracts within a fast‑paced construction and social housing environment. You will drive contract performance, operational excellence and continuous improvement across several projects and sites.

Responsibilities include managing procurement, budgets and programmes, administering variations and change control, monitoring risk and compliance, and maintaining strong stakeholder relationships

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Contracts Manager or senior role in construction.
• Experience managing multiple projects/contracts simultaneously.
• Strong contract administration, variations, instructions and change control experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of multiple contracts across projects and sites.
• Drive contract performance, operational excellence and continuous improvement.
• Manage procurement, budgets, programmes and resources; monitor risk and compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Planning

Problem solving

Prioritisation

Presentation

Stakeholder management

Education

Construction Management / Project Management / Civil Engineering / Quantity Surveying or related discipline

Tools

Excel

Project reporting systems

Job description

Role: (Senior) Contracts Manager

We are looking for an experienced Contracts Manager to lead the delivery of multiple contracts within a fast-paced construction and social housing environment. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in contract performance, operational excellence, and driving continuous improvement across multiple projects and sites.

Experience

• Proven experience as a Contracts Manager, Senior Contracts Manager, Project Manager or similar construction management role.
• Experience managing multiple construction projects/contracts simultaneously.
• Strong contractor, subcontractor and supply chain management experience.
• Experience managing project budgets, costs, programmes and resources.
• Proven experience administering contracts, variations, instructions and change control processes.
• Experience monitoring project performance, risk management and compliance.
• Experience working directly with clients and maintaining strong stakeholder relationships.
• Experience leading, coordinating and developing site teams and/or junior managers.

Technical Knowledge

• Strong understanding of construction project lifecycles from mobilisation through to handover.
• Sound knowledge of procurement practices and contract administration.
• Understanding of pre-contract and post-contract management responsibilities.
• Knowledge of construction health & safety legislation and CDM regulations.
• Understanding of quality assurance and compliance requirements within construction projects.
• Commercial awareness with the ability to identify risks, opportunities and cost‑saving measures.

Qualifications

• Relevant qualification in Construction Management, Project Management, Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveying or a related discipline.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong planning, organisation and project coordination abilities.
• Effective problem‑solving and decision‑making skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver projects within deadlines.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and project reporting systems.
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• Ability to produce and present project performance updates to clients and senior stakeholders.

Desirable Criteria

• Experience within social housing, planned maintenance, refurbishment or maintenance contracts.
• Experience managing small works programmes.
• Experience operating in agile or fast-paced project environments.
• Experience mentoring or developing Assistant Contracts Managers or similar roles.
• Demonstrable track record of continuous improvement and process optimisation.
• Strong reputation for collaborative working and high‑quality project delivery.
• Experience inspecting completed works against legislative, contractual and quality standards.