Contracts Manager - Construction

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

Job summary

A leading company in construction seeks a Contracts Manager for its Hemel Hempstead operations. The role involves managing construction projects, leading teams, upholding safety standards, and ensuring high-quality project delivery. Ideal candidates will have at least 3 years of relevant experience and strong problem-solving skills. Benefits include a discretionary bonus and training opportunities.

Benefits

Discretionary bonus

Sick leave

Pension contributions

Cash plan

Salary extras

Training opportunities

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Manage construction projects to ensure profitable, prompt, and high-quality delivery.
• Set safety and environmental standards, and empower managers to make decisions.
• Build rapport with clients, manage programs, and track progress.

Skills

Commercial acumen

Objective problem-solving

Team-building

Coaching

Job description

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Contracts Manager - Construction, Hemel Hempstead

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Hemel Hempstead, United Kingdom

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Posted:

04.06.2025

Expiry Date:

19.07.2025

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Job Description:

Job Title: Contracts Manager

Location: Hemel Hempstead

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

We are looking for a dedicated, experienced, and motivated person to join our Hemel Hempstead 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 exceptional outcomes on a wide variety of design & build, new-build, restoration & refurbishment projects, from turnkey maintenance services to complex schemes up to £30m.

Beard was founded on building ambitious spaces, paired with prompt and faultless delivery. We focus on people, learning, performance, and connection, with a culture of challenge and innovation.

Job Purpose:

To manage construction projects, ensuring profitable, prompt, and high-quality delivery. The contracts manager leads the project team, communicates objectives, and ensures procedures are followed.

Responsibilities include:

• Set and uphold safety and environmental standards.
• Build rapport with clients, consultants, and supply chain.
• Plan project aspects, identify challenges, and suggest solutions.
• Manage programmes and track progress.
• Oversee design process and consultant team to meet budget and schedule.
• Promote company values and continuous improvement.
• Set goals for team members, including development objectives.
• Empower managers to make decisions.
• Manage profit and loss, working with QS to meet targets.
• Report delays or disruptions and resolve issues.

Experience required:

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

Desired skills:

• Strong commercial acumen.
• Objective problem-solving skills.
• Team-building and leadership abilities.
• Coaching and development skills.

Benefits include discretionary bonus, 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 via the BuildMyTalent platform.