Contracts Manager - Construction

JR United Kingdom; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company is looking for a Contracts Manager to oversee construction projects in Plymouth. The role involves leading project teams, ensuring delivery standards, and managing profit and loss. With a focus on professional development and a strong emphasis on company values, this position offers a competitive salary alongside benefits like a discretionary bonus and pension contributions.

Benefits

Discretionary bonus

Sick leave

Pension contributions

Training

Cash plan

Salary extras

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 knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Manage construction projects ensuring profitable delivery.
• Set safety and environmental standards and ensure procedures are followed.
• Build rapport with clients and manage design processes.

Skills

Strong commercial acumen

Team-building skills

Coaching and development skills

Job description

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Contracts Manager - Construction, Plymouth

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Plymouth, 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: Swindon

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

We are looking for a dedicated, experienced, and motivated person to join our Swindon operations team. Managing construction projects, you will lead Beard project teams, communicate business and project objectives to all members, 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, performing, and connecting, with people at the heart of all we do.

Job Purpose

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

Responsibilities

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

Experience

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

Desired Skills

• Strong commercial acumen.
• Objective view and ability to unify parties.
• Team-building skills.
• Coaching and development skills.

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

If interested, apply now. By applying, you agree to share your information with Beard Construction via BuildMyTalent platform.