Contracts Manager - Civil, Refurbishment & Projects Lead

Curve Recruitment; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Curve Recruitment is seeking an experienced Contracts Manager for Cambridge and East Anglia projects. The role oversees multiple projects from pre-construction to completion, ensuring safe delivery, on time and within budget, while managing programmes and subcontractors.

It involves client-facing duties, ensuring high levels of service and driving repeat business. The ideal candidate has proven contracts management experience in construction, with strong commercial awareness and leadership,

Qualifications

• Experience as Contracts Manager in construction.
• Experience delivering civil engineering/refurbishment projects.
• Client-facing with relationship-building skills.
• Strong commercial awareness and contract management.
• Proactive leadership and organisational abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple projects safely and within budgets.

Responsibilities

• Oversee multiple projects from pre-construction through to completion.
• Provide leadership and support to Site Managers and project teams.
• Manage programmes, subcontractor performance and contractual obligations.
• Drive project delivery, ensuring works are completed safely, on time and within budget.
• Monitor commercial performance and identify operational risks and opportunities.
• Build and maintain relationships with clients, consultants and stakeholders.
• Act as the main point of contact throughout project delivery, ensuring excellent client service.
• Support business development by maintaining repeat business and identifying future opportunities.

Job description

Curve Recruitment is seeking an experienced Contracts Manager for Cambridge and East Anglia projects. The role oversees multiple projects from pre-construction to completion, ensuring safe delivery, on time and within budget, while managing programmes and subcontractors.

It involves client-facing duties, ensuring high levels of service and driving repeat business. The ideal candidate has proven contracts management experience in construction, with strong commercial awareness and leadership,