Contracts Manager - Construction

JR United Kingdom; Guildford; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company based in Guildford is seeking a dedicated Contracts Manager to oversee construction projects. The successful candidate will lead project teams, ensure adherence to safety standards, and promote company values while managing profit and loss. With a focus on development and team leadership, this role offers significant opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Discretionary bonus

Sick leave

Pension contributions

Cash plan

Salary extras

Training

Qualifications

• 3+ years as contracts manager or 5+ years as project manager.
• Experience in D&B, frameworks, two-stage, negotiated contracts, and preconstruction.

Responsibilities

• Set safety and environmental standards and ensure procedures are followed.
• Manage programmes, develop, track, and act on them.
• Promote company values and culture of improvement.

Skills

Strong commercial acumen

Team building and leadership skills

Ability to coach and develop team members

Job description

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Contracts Manager - Construction, Guildford

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Guildford, United Kingdom

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Posted:

04.06.2025

Expiry Date:

19.07.2025

Job Description:

Job Title: Contracts Manager

Location: Guildford

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

We are looking for a dedicated, experienced, and motivated person to join our Guildford operations team. Managing construction projects, you will lead project teams, communicate business and project objectives, and ensure company procedures are followed.

The Company

Our business began in 1892. We deliver design & build, new-build, restoration & refurbishment projects, from maintenance to schemes up to £30m.

Beard was founded to build ambitious spaces, emphasizing prompt and faultless delivery, with people at the heart of all we do.

Job Purpose

To manage construction projects ensuring profitable, prompt, and faultless delivery, leading project teams and following company procedures.

Responsibilities

• Set safety and environmental standards and ensure procedures are followed.
• Build rapport with clients, consultants, and supply chain.
• Plan all project aspects, identify challenges, and suggest solutions.
• Manage programmes, develop, track, and act on them.
• Oversee design process and consultant team to meet budget and timelines.
• Promote company values and culture of improvement.
• Set goals for team members and support their development.
• Empower managers to make decisions.
• Manage profit and loss, working with QS to meet targets.
• Report delays or disruptions and resolve issues.

Experience

• 3+ years as contracts manager or 5+ years as project manager.
• Experience in D&B, frameworks, two-stage, negotiated contracts, and preconstruction.

Desired Skills

• Strong commercial acumen.
• Objective approach to situations, bringing parties together.
• Team building and leadership skills.
• Ability to coach and develop team members.

Benefits include discretionary bonus, sick leave, pension contributions, cash plan, salary extras, and training.

If interested, apply now. By applying, you consent to sharing your information with Beard Construction via BuildMyTalent.