Contracts Manager — Clear Path to Contracts Director (NW)

Calibre Search; Manchester; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Car allowance

Director progression

Regional backing

Training & development

Job summary

Calibre Search is seeking an experienced Contract Manager to own live schemes and progress into Contracts Director. The role covers management across the North West, with contracts valued from £500k to £6 million and a total portfolio around £15 million.

You'll lead programmes, budgets and teams, build strong client and subcontractor relationships, and report on progress and financial performance to senior management, with a clear progression path.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Contract Manager or Senior Site Manager.
• Strong commercial awareness with a track record of budgeting and delivering to plan.
• SMSTS and CSCS qualifications are essential.
• Full UK driving licence with willingness to travel across the North West.

Responsibilities

• Manage programme, budget and resource planning across your contracts.
• Lead site teams and subcontractors, maintaining quality, safety and compliance.
• Build strong relationships with clients, consultants and supply chain.
• Spot risk early and address it before it becomes a problem.
• Support tender and pre-construction activity where needed.
• Mentor site staff progressing through the business.
• Report regularly to senior management on progress and financial performance.

Skills

Contract management

Commercial acumen

Leadership

Client relationship skills

Travel-ready (driving)

Education

SMSTS

CSCS

Full UK driving license

Job description

Calibre Search is seeking an experienced Contract Manager to own live schemes and progress into Contracts Director. The role covers management across the North West, with contracts valued from £500k to £6 million and a total portfolio around £15 million.

You'll lead programmes, budgets and teams, build strong client and subcontractor relationships, and report on progress and financial performance to senior management, with a clear progression path.