Head of Contracts

Cityscape Recruitment; Wokingham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm seeks a Head of Contracts to oversee multiple construction projects in Wokingham. The ideal candidate will manage JCT contracts, drive project programming, and ensure financial management excellence. You'll build client relationships and mentor your team while contributing to business development and establishing a small works division. The role offers a competitive salary with opportunities for career advancement and a flexible working environment.

Benefits

Car allowance

Pension

Private healthcare

Performance-based bonus structure

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• At least 10 years of contracts management experience within the construction sector.
• Strong background in contract administration, project programming, and financial management.
• Hands-on leader with exceptional communication and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage and negotiate JCT contracts, ensuring compliance and mitigating risks.
• Drive project programming and manage project cash flow and budgets.
• Lead teams, maintain client relationships, and ensure health & safety standards.

Skills

Contracts management

Negotiation

Project programming

Risk management

Communication

Education

Professional construction qualifications (CIOB membership or equivalent)

Tools

MS Project

Job description

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This is a senior leadership opportunity for an experienced Head of Contracts to oversee the successful delivery of multiple projects from contract award through to final account. Leading a team of Contracts Managers, you’ll ensure contractual, financial, and operational excellence across all live projects.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing and negotiating JCT contracts, variations, valuations, and final accounts.
• Overseeing contract administration to ensure compliance and mitigate risk.
• Driving project programming using MS Project, identifying critical paths, and issuing delays or EOT notices.
• Leading weekly internal project reviews and attending client meetings to ensure project success.
• Managing project cash flow, budgets, and financial reporting.
• Maintaining strong client relationships, acting as the main point of contact for contractual matters.
• Ensuring health & safety and quality standards are rigorously upheld.
• Mentoring and developing your team to achieve their full potential.

You’ll also play a strategic role in setting up a small works division and contributing to broader business development initiatives.

REQUIREMENTS

• At least10 years of contracts management experiencewithin the construction sector, with a proven track record of managing JCT contracts.
• Strong background in contract administration, project programming, critical path analysis, and financial management of construction projects.
• Professional construction qualifications (CIOB membership or equivalent) preferred.
• Excellent knowledge of MS Project, construction contracts, commercial law, and risk management.
• A collaborative leader with a hands-on approach, exceptional communication, negotiation, and dispute resolution skills.
• Committed to maintaining high standards of health & safety and client service.
• Must hold or be able to obtain a valid CSCS card.

REWARDS AND BENEFITS

• Package:Car allowance, pension, and private healthcare
• Bonus:Performance-based bonus structure
• Flexible working:Some hybrid working offered, but you will primarily be based in the office (Henley) with regular visits to sites in London (approx. 2 days/week)
• Opportunities for career progression within a growing business that values leadership and innovation.