Contracts Manager - Construction

Linear Recruitment Ltd; Ouston; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK construction recruitment firm is seeking a National Contracts Manager to oversee multiple projects nationwide. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in managing fit out and/or main contractor projects, strong client liaison skills, and the ability to motivate teams. This role offers a competitive salary or day rate, company car allowance, and additional benefits such as 25 days holiday and a discretionary bonus scheme.

Benefits

Car Allowance / Company Car

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Wellbeing partnership scheme

Discretionary Bonus Scheme

Company Pension plan

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Contracts Manager in construction projects.
• Knowledge of luxury fit out, retail, or healthcare sectors.
• Full UK driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage multiple national contracts.
• Ensure project delivery on time and within budget.
• Act as the main client liaison for relationship building.
• Monitor project progress and report to management.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Project management

Contractual knowledge

Organizational skills

Commercial awareness

Team development

Education

CSCS Black/Gold

SMSTS

Job description

The Role

As a National Contracts Manager, you will take ownership of multiple projects across the UK, ensuring they are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest standard of finish. You will work closely with clients, project teams, and subcontractors, acting as the key point of contact to ensure smooth delivery and outstanding service.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage multiple contracts nationwide across fit out and main contractor projects.
• Ensure projects are delivered on programme, within budget, and to the agreed specifications.
• Act as the main client liaison, building strong relationships to secure repeat business.
• Oversee project planning, programming, and resourcing.
• Monitor construction schedules, budgets, and risks while driving efficiencies.
• Attend regular site meetings, reporting progress to both clients and senior management.
• Ensure compliance with health & safety, quality assurance, and technical standards.
• Manage and coordinate subcontractors, suppliers, and third parties.
• Negotiate, draft, and review business contracts where required.
• Provide leadership and mentorship to project managers and site teams.
• Oversee financial close-out and invoicing at project completion.

About You

• Proven track record as a Contracts Manager delivering fit out and/or main contractor projects, ideally high-end schemes.
• Strong knowledge of the leisure, education, retail, or healthcare construction sectors.
• Exceptional leadership and communication skills, with the ability to motivate and develop teams.
• Tech-savvy with excellent organisational and reporting abilities.
• Commercially astute with strong contractual and financial awareness.
• Flexible to travel nationwide as required.
• Relevant qualifications (CSCS Black/Gold, SMSTS).
• Full UK driving licence.

The Package

• Competitive salary or day rate depending on experience.
• Car Allowance / Company Car (subject to Role/Grade).
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.
• Wellbeing partnership scheme.
• Discretionary Bonus Scheme.
• Company Pension plan.