Contracts Manager in Cambridge

Energy Jobline ZR; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 72,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established contractor is seeking a Contracts Manager in Cambridge, with a salary range of £72,000 to £78,000 and opportunities for career advancement to directorship. Responsibilities include managing major projects, ensuring health & safety compliance, and mentoring junior staff. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in contract management and a valid driving licence. This role offers a competitive package including bonuses and training opportunities.

Benefits

Director Opportunities

Profit Share

Car Allowance

Paid Travel and expenses

Training and Development

Qualifications

• Strong background as a Contracts Manager on commercial projects.
• Ability to travel across the south-eastern region.
• Driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Manage budgets and control site expenditure.
• Develop and enforce site-specific Health & Safety plans.
• Maintain strong relationships with clients and subcontractors.
• Mentor and develop junior team members.

Skills

Project management

Health & Safety compliance

Client relationship management

Mentoring and training

Education

SMSTS certification

NVQ in construction management or similar

Job description

Contracts Manager – Cambridge

£72,000 – £78,000 Basic + Director Opportunities + Profit Share + Car Allowance + Bonus + Paid Travel and expenses + Total Package OTE 90/100K + Training and Development + MORE

An exceptional opportunity to join a well-established and highly respected main contractor as a Contracts Manager, offering a clear pathway to Directorship within the next 5 years. This is your chance to establish yourself as a leading professional, showcasing your ability to successfully deliver projects across multiple sectors with values from £10 million upwards. You will play a pivotal role for the company while following the path of former leaders who have gone on to secure Director‑level positions and directly influence the future of the business.

This longstanding contractor has built its reputation on delivering high‑quality projects, maintaining strong client relationships, and establishing a trusted name within the industry. They are now seeking an experienced Contracts Manager to join their growing team. In this role, you will oversee major projects, mentor and develop junior team members, and step into a position of real long‑term influence, one that offers both career advancement and the chance to make a lasting impact.

Your role as contracts manager will include:

• Manage budgets, control site expenditure, identify and instruct variations, while effectively capturing, managing, and mitigating project risks.
• Develop and enforce site‑specific Health & Safety plans while overseeing all on‑site activities.
• Client, subcontractor and meetings with internal teams to report on progress of projects and monitoring stages, maintaining strong relationships all round.
• Mentoring and training junior members of staff.

As the successful Contracts Manager, you will need:

• Strong background as a Contracts Manager working on commercial projects from ground up as well as client after‑care.
• Ability to travel across a south‑eastern region covering Essex, Cambridge and surrounding areas.
• Driving licence, SMSTS, NVQ in construction management or similar.

For immediate consideration and to progress your application please call Eran on 07458163044 and click apply.

Keywords: Regional contract manager, Senior Contracts Manager, Contracts manager, construction, Bury St Edmunds, Norfolk, Suffolk, Cambridge, Ipswich

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