Contracts Manager

Unity Resourcing Ltd; Yeadon; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A professional recruitment agency is looking for an experienced Contracts Manager to oversee refurbishment projects in Yeadon. This hands-on role requires strong knowledge of JCT contracts and cost control. Responsibilities include managing project budgets and providing commercial input into tenders. Ideal candidates should have proven experience in a similar role, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to handle multiple tasks effectively. This position offers a competitive salary and excellent benefits.

Benefits

Excellent benefits

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Contracts Manager or Quantity Surveyor.
• Strong knowledge of JCT contracts.
• Solid understanding of cost control and valuations.

Responsibilities

• Lead the commercial contract management of refurbishment projects.
• Ensure compliance and proactive risk management.
• Set up and manage project budgets.

Skills

Contracts management

Cost control

Refurbishment project experience

Tender support

Well organized

Tools

Construction management systems

Job description

Contracts Manager – Refurbishment Projects

Location : Yeadon, Leeds

Salary £45,000 - £50,000 DOE + excellent benefits

Our client specialises in high-quality refurbishment and fit out projects within the commercial and public sectors offering complete solutions from design through to installation.

This is a hands‑on role, blending commercial leadership with practical QS duties. As Contracts Manager you will manage cost control, contracts, valuations, variations, and margin protection, while also providing early commercial input into tenders and bid submissions.

Responsibilities

• Lead the commercial contract management of refurbishment projects under JCT and company contracts
• Administer contracts to ensure compliance, entitlement protection, and proactive risk management
• Input into pre‑construction, tenders, and bid submissions to ensure commercial viability
• Review tender allowances, risk, exclusions, margins, and alignment with delivery strategy
• Set up and manage project budgets, monitoring actuals vs forecasts
• Produce accurate commercial reporting, including cost, margin, and GP forecasts
• Prepare and manage valuations, applications for payment, and subcontractor assessments
• Control variations and change management, ensuring proper valuation and margin protection
• Support live projects with hands‑on QS duties to deliver refurbishments within agreed commercial frameworks

Candidate Requirements

• Proven Contracts Manager or Quantity Surveyor experience
• Strong knowledge of JCT contracts
• Refurbishment project experience
• Solid understanding of cost control, valuations & variations
• Proven experience using construction management systems
• Tender and bid support experience
• Well organised and solutions driven

For this excellent Contracts Manager opportunity apply via the link or contact Unity Resourcing for more information