Contracts Manager - Construction

Calibre Search; North East; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional contractor is seeking an experienced Contracts Manager to oversee new build projects up to £10 million. The successful candidate will lead teams, manage stakeholders, and ensure projects adhere to budgets and deadlines in the construction sector. A solid grasp of production processes and relevant certifications are essential. This role promotes equality and welcomes applicants from diverse backgrounds.

Qualifications

• Experience in the construction industry focusing on new build projects.
• Ability to lead teams and manage stakeholders effectively.

Responsibilities

• Steer live projects from tender strategy to snagging.
• Manage costs, margins, and KPIs across projects.
• Be the face of the business on-site, liaising with clients.

Skills

SMSTS & CSCS (Manager level)

Strong leadership and communication skills

Detail-oriented and deadline-driven

Solid grasp of production processes

Job description

Overview

Contracts Manager - Construction. We are recruiting for an exceptional Regional Contractor who are looking to strengthen their Senior Leadership Team with the recruitment of an experienced, client focused Contracts Manager to oversee new build projects up to £10 million across the industrial, commercial, retail and public sector space.

Responsibilities

• Be pivotal across live projects, steering everything from tender strategy to snagging.
• Lead teams, manage stakeholders, and keep schemes to plan and budget.
• Work with estimators to shape tender strategies and logistics.
• Deliver monthly project updates to senior leadership.
• Be the face of the business on-site, liaising with clients and stakeholders.
• Lead DTMs and weekly progress reviews.
• Monitor costs, margins, and KPIs.
• Identify value engineering opportunities.
• Champion health and safety across all sites.
• Manage labour, subcontractors, and suppliers to hit programme targets.
• Coordinate with buyers and planners to keep materials and plant flowing.
• Flag delays early and work with internal teams to keep things on track.
• Record site instructions and maintain documentation.
• Attend cost/value meetings and contribute to commercial strategy.
• Oversee snagging and close-out with precision.

Skills and Experience

• SMSTS & CSCS (Manager level).
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Detail-oriented and deadline-driven.
• Solid grasp of production processes.

Calibre Search promote equality in the workplace and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified candidates regardless of their sex, race, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age. We act as both an employment agency and employment business.