Senior Contract Manager - Nationwide Construction Projects

Portakabin Ltd; Stanton upon Hine Heath; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car

Private medical scheme

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Pension including life insurance

Job summary

Portakabin Ltd is seeking a Contract Manager to lead the delivery of large, complex contracts across nationwide projects. The role offers a permanent contract, a company car, and eligibility for private medical cover.

You will manage cross-functional teams, monitor costs and risk, and maintain strong client relationships while ensuring on-time, on-spec delivery. The ideal candidate will hold a degree (or equivalent) and a project management qualification, with proven experience in construction

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent relevant experience.
• Project management qualification or equivalent experience.
• Experience delivering large and complex construction or modular projects.
• Strong knowledge of project delivery methodologies and processes.
• Strong knowledge of financial control in project delivery, cost management and final accounts.

Responsibilities

• Take full ownership for successful project management and delivery of allocated large or complex contracts, ensuring on time, on budget, to specification and customer satisfaction.
• Lead and coordinate multi-disciplinary teams to achieve contract delivery objectives with clear roles and deliverables.
• Maintain or improve project margins and cash flow through planning, budget management, risk control and commercial decisions.
• Produce regular reports for stakeholders with analysis of progress, costs and milestones.
• Identify, manage and mitigate project risks and exploit opportunities to improve outcomes.
• Ensure compliance with contractual terms and resolve variations and disputes as required.
• Build strong customer relationships as main contact for allocated contracts.
• Support bid and pre-construction activity with operational expertise.
• Provide coaching and line management for contract team members.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Budget management

Risk management

Contract management

Education

Degree level in relevant discipline

Project management qualification

Job description

Portakabin Ltd is seeking a Contract Manager to lead the delivery of large, complex contracts across nationwide projects. The role offers a permanent contract, a company car, and eligibility for private medical cover.

You will manage cross-functional teams, monitor costs and risk, and maintain strong client relationships while ensuring on-time, on-spec delivery. The ideal candidate will hold a degree (or equivalent) and a project management qualification, with proven experience in construction