Senior Contracts Manager

Interaction Recruitment; Hurn; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Ongoing professional development

Career progression

Supportive management team

Job summary

Interaction Recruitment is assisting a well-established refurbishment contractor in the Bournemouth area to appoint a Senior Contracts Manager to oversee multiple commercial refurbishment projects across the region.

You will lead project delivery, manage budgets and programmes, maintain client relationships, and mentor site teams, ensuring safety, quality and profitability. The role reports to directors and requires strong leadership and a full UK driving licence.

Qualifications

• Significant experience as Contracts Manager or Senior Contracts Manager in construction.
• Proven ability to manage multiple commercial refurbishment projects simultaneously.
• Excellent leadership, organisational and communication skills.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Experience with construction qualifications (HNC/HND, degree, SMSTS, CSCS).

Responsibilities

• Oversee multiple commercial refurbishment projects from pre-start to completion.
• Report to directors on progress, programme, budgets and performance.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships throughout each project.
• Coordinate with site managers to ensure adequate resource levels and subcontractor management.
• Oversee supplier/subcontractor accounts, negotiating where appropriate.
• Monitor programmes, costs and quality, addressing issues proactively.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety legislation and company procedures.
• Attend client/site meetings and contribute to project profitability and contractual obligations.

Skills

Contract management

Leadership

Budget control

Programme management

Client relationship management

Health & safety

Driving licence

Education

HNC/HND or degree in construction

SMSTS/CSCS

Tools

Microsoft Project

Excel

Job description

Senior Contracts Manager (Construction)

Location: Bournemouth Area
Salary: Competitive (DOE) + Company Benefits

About the Role

We are recruiting on behalf of a well-established, medium-sized refurbishment contractor based in the Bournemouth area. Due to continued growth, we are seeking an experienced Senior Contracts Manager to oversee multiple commercial refurbishment projects across the region.

This is a senior leadership position reporting directly to the company directors. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards while maintaining excellent relationships with clients, suppliers, and site teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage multiple commercial refurbishment projects simultaneously from pre-start through to completion.
• Report directly to the company directors on project progress, programme, budgets, and performance.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, ensuring a high level of customer satisfaction throughout each project.
• Coordinate with site managers and project teams to ensure projects are adequately resourced with labour and subcontractors.
• Oversee supplier and subcontractor accounts, negotiating where appropriate and ensuring strong commercial relationships.
• Monitor project programmes, costs, and quality standards, taking proactive action to resolve any issues.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety legislation, company procedures, and industry best practice.
• Attend client meetings, progress meetings, and site visits as required.
• Support the commercial team in managing project profitability and contractual obligations.

About You

The ideal candidate will have:

• Significant experience as a Contracts Manager or Senior Contracts Manager within the construction industry.
• A proven track record of successfully managing multiple commercial refurbishment projects simultaneously.
• Excellent organisational and leadership skills with the ability to prioritise a busy workload.
• Strong commercial awareness and experience working alongside clients, suppliers, and subcontractors.
• The ability to build lasting client relationships and represent the business professionally.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• A full UK driving licence.

Desirable

• Experience delivering commercial refurbishment projects across sectors such as offices, education, healthcare, retail, or public sector buildings.
• Relevant construction qualifications (HNC/HND, Degree, SMSTS, CSCS, First Aid or equivalent).

What We Offer

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Pension scheme.
• Ongoing professional development and training.
• Opportunity to join a growing, respected contractor with an excellent reputation for quality refurbishment projects.
• A supportive, collaborative management team with genuine opportunities for career progression.