Contracts Manager, Construction

Page Green; Wakefield; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional Growth

Company car/allowance

Bonus & benefits

Annual leave + agile work

Shopping discounts & pension

Job summary

Page Green is seeking a commercially strong Contracts Manager for construction remediation projects, with the ability to liaise with clients and lead bids. The role involves contract negotiation, administration, and ensuring projects meet regulatory standards.

The position requires mobility across the East Pennines area, with flexible working from home two days a week and in-office/site visits as needed. A company car or allowance is provided along with a structured benefits package.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in contract management with a focus on refurbishment projects ranging from £1m to £20m.
• Strong client-facing skills and ability to manage client relationships.
• Experience in bid management, programme and resource planning.
• Knowledge of contract administration, drafting, negotiation, and management of contracts.
• Knowledge of construction industry standards, budgeting, and contract law.
• Leadership capabilities with experience managing and developing a contract management team.
• A stable and clear career history on UK Projects.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate, draft, review and manage business contracts.
• Collaborate with clients, project managers and legal teams.
• Drive business opportunities, manage bids and oversee contract administration throughout the project lifecycle.
• Lead remediation bid management efforts and oversee preparation of bids.
• Act as a professional deal-maker to ensure commercial success.

Skills

Contract management

Bid management

Client liaison

Contract negotiation

Leadership

Job description

Contracts Manager, Construction

Location;

This position will involve working from home typically two days per week and dropping in as required at our client's offices and site locations, which are in the East Pennines type area. Wakefield is only a rough location- you do not need to be based here provided you can travel fairly easily to areas reachable from Wakefield like; Sheffield, York, Hull, Manchester etc. Some mobility is required for this position and you should be able to drive, although you will not be travelling every day and will be in close control of your own diary. A quality car or car allowance forms part of the package.

Company;

This established and quality driven client is a leading developer, builder and manager of residential developments, with a successful long history. Their operating arm manages an extensive portfolio of units. This position focusses on their Remediation Contracts which is an important business stream.

Position;

We are looking for a commercially strong construction contracts manager and negotiator with solid technical understanding. An ability to liaise with clients, build relationships, pragmatically and intelligently negotiate and seek value and commercial success are the most important things in this role.

You will lead remediation bid management efforts, overseeing the preparation of bids.

We are looking for someone commercially strong who is a professional deal-maker.

You will handle contract negotiation and administration, ensure construction projects meet technical and regulatory standards, and collaborate with external partners to ensure smooth project execution.

You should have;

• Proven experience in contract management with a focus on refurbishment projects ranging from £1m to £20m (preferably accommodation projects such as hotels, but this is not essential if your senior level skills are applicable).
• Strong client-facing skills, with a proven ability to manage client relationships.
• Experience in bid management, programme and resource planning.
• Knowledge of contract administration, drafting, negotiation, and management of contracts.
• Knowledge of construction industry standards, budgeting, and contract law.
• Leadership capabilities, with experience managing and developing a contract management team. Strong client-facing skills
• A stable and clear career history on UK Projects

The Contracts Manager plays a pivotal role in negotiating, drafting, reviewing, and managing business contracts, ensuring that terms and conditions are beneficial for the company.

This role involves working closely with clients, project managers, and legal teams.

The Contracts Manager is also responsible for driving business opportunities, managing bids, and overseeing the administration of contracts throughout the project life cycle.

This role is a key position in the business and combines strategic client engagement, project leadership, and contract management with an impressive, established , friendly and professional company where your expertise will be valued.

Package;

• Professional Growth: Individual support for your career advancement.
• High Quality Company car or equivalent allowance
• Discretionary annual bonus, health cash plan, life insurance, and more.
• 25 days of annual leave (increasing), agile working arrangements, discounted gym memberships.
• Benefits: Exclusive shopping discounts, and a contributory pension scheme