Contracts Manager – Lead 5 Live Projects (Regional)

Construction, Property and Engineering; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car / allowance

Pension

Private medical cover

Discretionary annual bonus

25+ days holiday

Job summary

Randstad CPE is helping a reputable regional main contractor in Portsmouth appoint a Contracts Manager to oversee up to five live projects from pre-construction to handover.

The role covers commercial, healthcare, and education sectors with values from £100k to £5m; salary £65,000-£70,000 plus car/allowance, pension, private medical and a discretionary bonus.

This permanent, full-time position emphasizes stability, long-term progression, and a collaborative culture.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Contracts Manager within a main contracting environment.
• Track record delivering concurrent schemes with values up to £5m each.
• Solid understanding of standard construction contracts (predominantly JCT).
• The right fit: loyal, career-minded professional seeking long-term growth within a close-knit business.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support site management across multiple live schemes, upholding health & safety, quality, and programme delivery.
• Collaborate with commercial teams to monitor costs, variations, and procurement.
• Serve as senior point of contact for clients, consultants, and authorities, maintaining strong relationships.
• Manage programming, supply chain logistics, and resource allocation across the portfolio.
• Mentor site-based staff to sustain high delivery standards.

Skills

Contract management

Multi-project oversight

H&S leadership

Client & supplier liaison

Education

HND/Degree or NVQ Level 6/7

SMSTS

CSCS Black Card

Job description

Randstad CPE is helping a reputable regional main contractor in Portsmouth appoint a Contracts Manager to oversee up to five live projects from pre-construction to handover.

The role covers commercial, healthcare, and education sectors with values from £100k to £5m; salary £65,000-£70,000 plus car/allowance, pension, private medical and a discretionary bonus.

This permanent, full-time position emphasizes stability, long-term progression, and a collaborative culture.