Contracts Manager - Construction

JR United Kingdom; Exeter; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company seeks a Contracts Manager for their Exeter operations. Responsibilities include overseeing construction projects, maintaining safety standards, and ensuring timely delivery. Candidates must have a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience and leadership skills. Benefits include a discretionary bonus and training opportunities.

Benefits

Discretionary annual bonus

Paid sick leave

Pension contributions

Cash plan

Salary extras

Training opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years as a Contracts Manager or 5 years as a Project Manager.
• Experience with various contract types including D&B and negotiated contracts.

Responsibilities

• Manage construction projects to ensure delivery meets standards.
• Set and enforce safety and environmental standards.
• Build relationships with clients and manage project programs.

Skills

Commercial Acumen

Decision-Making

Team Leadership

Coaching and Development

Job description

Contracts Manager - Construction, Exeter

Client: BuildMyTalent

Location: Exeter, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views: 1

Posted: 04.06.2025

Expiry Date: 19.07.2025

Job Description:

Job Title: Contracts Manager

Location: Exeter

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

We are seeking a dedicated, experienced, and motivated Contracts Manager to join our Exeter operations team. You will be responsible for managing construction projects, leading project teams, communicating objectives, and ensuring company procedures are followed.

The Company

Founded in 1892, we have developed our craft to realize any vision, delivering exceptional outcomes across a range of design & build, new-build, restoration, and refurbishment projects, including schemes up to £30m.

Job Purpose

To manage construction projects to ensure profitable, prompt, and faultless delivery, leading project teams and maintaining company standards and procedures.

Responsibilities:

• Set high safety and environmental standards and ensure compliance.
• Build rapport with clients, consultants, and supply chain partners.
• Plan all aspects of projects, identify challenges, and propose solutions.
• Manage project programs, develop, track, and adjust as needed.
• Oversee design processes and ensure timelines and budgets are met.
• Promote company values and a culture of continuous improvement.
• Set goals for team members and support their development.
• Empower managers to make appropriate decisions.
• Manage profit and loss, working with QS to meet targets.
• Report delays or disruptions and work towards resolutions.

Experience:

• Minimum 3 years as a Contracts Manager or 5 years as a Project Manager.
• Experience in D&B, framework, two-stage, and negotiated contracts; preconstruction and tendering knowledge.

Desired Skills:

• Strong commercial acumen.
• Objective decision-making and team leadership.
• Ability to coach and develop team members.

Benefits include discretionary annual bonus, paid sick leave, pension contributions, cash plan, salary extras, and training opportunities. If interested, we look forward to your application. By applying, you agree to share your information with Beard Construction via BuildMyTalent platform.