Contracts Manager - Construction

JR United Kingdom; Luton; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable construction company is seeking a Contracts Manager to oversee construction projects in Luton. This permanent, full-time position involves leading project teams, ensuring safe delivery, and managing profit and loss to achieve successful outcomes. Ideal candidates will have strong commercial skills and project management experience, contributing to a culture of continuous improvement and teamwork.

Benefits

Discretionary annual bonus

Paid sick leave

Pension contributions

Cash plan

Salary extras

Training opportunities

Qualifications

• At least 3 years as a Contracts Manager or 5 years as a Project Manager.
• Experience in D&B, frameworks, two-stage, and negotiated contracts.

Responsibilities

• Set high safety and environmental standards and ensure procedures are followed.
• Manage design processes and consult with teams to meet budget and schedule targets.
• Build rapport with clients, consultants, and supply chain members.

Skills

Strong commercial acumen

Team building and leadership skills

Coaching and development abilities

Job description

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Contracts Manager - Construction, Luton, Bedfordshire

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Luton, Bedfordshire, 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: Luton

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

We are looking for a dedicated, experienced, and motivated person to join our Luton operations team. Managing construction projects, you will lead project teams, communicating business and project objectives to all members and ensuring 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 to build ambitious spaces. Today, we focus on prompt, faultless delivery, understanding how these are brought to life by people living well and working with purpose. People are at the heart of all we do, and we encourage challenging norms and thinking differently.

Job Purpose

To manage construction projects, achieving profitable, prompt, and faultless delivery. The Contracts Manager leads the project team, communicates objectives, and ensures procedures are followed.

Responsibilities

• Set high safety and environmental standards and ensure procedures are followed.
• Build rapport with clients, consultants, and supply chain members.
• Plan all aspects of projects, identify challenges, and suggest solutions.
• Own project programmes, develop, track, and act on them.
• Manage design processes and consult with teams to meet budget and schedule targets.
• Promote company values and a culture of continuous improvement.
• Set goals for team members, including personal development.
• Empower managers to make appropriate decisions.
• Manage profit and loss, working with QS to meet targets.
• Report delays or disruptions and work towards resolution.

Experience

• At least 3 years as a Contracts Manager or 5 years as a Project Manager.
• Experience in D&B, frameworks, two-stage, and negotiated contracts. Knowledge of preconstruction and tendering.

Desired Skills

• Strong commercial acumen
• Objective approach and ability to unify parties for successful outcomes
• Team building and leadership skills
• Coaching and development abilities

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.