Senior Contracts Manager

Driver Hire Borders; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading regional main contractor in the West Midlands is seeking a Senior Contracts Manager. The role involves oversight of multiple building projects, ensuring profitability and compliance while managing contracts and risks. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in contract management, with a strong understanding of the construction industry and legal frameworks, aspiring to foster quality delivery and client satisfaction.

Benefits

Pension

25 days holiday

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Significant experience as a Contracts Manager within a UK Main Contractor.
• Understanding of contract forms like JCT, NEC.
• In-depth knowledge of construction methods and best practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead negotiations and manage contracts with clients and suppliers.
• Identify and mitigate contractual risks across projects.
• Collaborate with teams for compliance and quality delivery.

Skills

Contract Negotiation

Risk Management

Commercial Acumen

Project Management

Dispute Resolution

Team Collaboration

Legal Compliance

Process Improvement

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or Civil Engineering

Job description

Senior Contracts Manager - West Midlands Building Projects (up to £30m)

Package: £85,000 - £95,000 basic salary + £8,500 car allowance, pension, bonus, and 25 days holiday.

Are you an experienced and highly skilled Senior Contracts Manager looking for your next challenge? Do you thrive in a dynamic environment, leading complex building projects from inception to successful completion? We are a thriving West Midlands-based Regional Main Contractor with a strong pipeline of work, delivering diverse building projects up to £30 million in value and boasting a robust annual turnover of £100 million.

We are seeking a driven and commercially astute individual to join our growing team. This is a pivotal role where you'll be instrumental in ensuring the smooth and profitable delivery of our projects, upholding our reputation for quality and client satisfaction.

What You'll Be Doing:

As our Senior Contracts Manager, you'll take the lead on multiple projects, overseeing all contractual aspects and ensuring effective management from pre-construction through to final account. Your key responsibilities will include:

• Contractual Leadership: Leading negotiations, drafting, reviewing, and administering a variety of contracts with clients, subcontractors, and suppliers.

• Risk Management: Proactively identifying, assessing, and mitigating contractual and commercial risks across projects.

• Commercial Acumen: Managing project budgets, forecasts, and valuations to ensure profitability and effective cost control.

• Project Oversight: Collaborating closely with project managers and site teams to ensure contractual compliance, programme adherence, and quality delivery.

• Dispute Resolution: Acting as the primary point of contact for contractual queries and effectively resolving any disputes that may arise.

• Team Collaboration: Fostering strong relationships with internal departments (legal, estimating, operations) and external stakeholders.

• Compliance: Ensuring all projects comply with relevant legal, regulatory, and health and safety requirements.

• Process Improvement: Contributing to the continuous improvement of our contract management procedures and best practices.

What We're Looking For:

• Proven Experience: Significant experience as a Contracts Manager or Senior Contracts Manager within a UK Main Contractor, specifically on building projects up to £30m.

• Commercial Expertise: A strong understanding of various contract forms (e.g., JCT, NEC) and a track record of successful contract negotiation and administration.

• Construction Knowledge: In-depth knowledge of construction methods, industry regulations, and best practices.

• Legal Acumen: A solid grasp of contract law and its application within the construction sector.

• Leadership & Communication: Exceptional leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and manage diverse stakeholders.

• Problem-Solving: Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a proactive and solution-oriented approach.

• Qualifications: A relevant degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field is highly desirable. Professional certifications (e.g., MCIOB, RICS) are a plus.

• West Midlands Based: A strong preference for candidates based in or with easy access to the West Midlands.

Ready to Build Your Future with Us?

If you're a results-driven Senior Contracts Manager looking to join a leading regional main contractor, we want to hear from you! Apply now with your CV.

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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