Senior Contracts Manager

JR United Kingdom; Lincoln; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established contracting company is seeking a skilled Senior Contracts Manager for their Shrewsbury area operations. The role involves overseeing multiple projects, managing teams, and ensuring successful project delivery within time and budget constraints. Ideal candidates should possess significant groundworks experience and relevant certifications, aiming to join a reputable and growing business.

Benefits

Company vehicle provided

Opportunity to lead a skilled team

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years’ experience in groundworks contract management.
• Valid SMSTS certification required.
• Strong commercial acumen with proven ability to manage multi-project contracts.

Responsibilities

• Manage numerous projects from pre-construction to completion.
• Oversee directly employed labour and subcontractors for timely project delivery.
• Develop and implement effective contract management strategies.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder Management

Commercial Acumen

Project Management

Education

SMSTS Certification

First Aid at Work Qualification

CSCS Card

Tools

Microsoft Project

Job description

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Location: Shrewsbury Area

Permanent / Full-Time

A well-established, multi-discipline contracting company specialising in Building Repairs & Refurbishment, Groundworks & Minor Civils, Landscape Management, and Electrical Engineering is seeking an experienced Senior Contracts Manager to join their growing team in the Shrewsbury area.

Role Overview:

You will manage multiple ongoing projects from pre-construction through to completion, ensuring delivery within budget and time constraints. This senior role involves managing both directly employed labour and subcontractors, developing contract management strategies, and building strong relationships with clients and suppliers.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage numerous projects from pre-construction to completion
• Oversee directly employed labour and subcontractors to ensure timely, budget-compliant project delivery
• Use Microsoft Project to create and maintain work programmes and project plans
• Develop and implement effective contract management strategies and processes
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, suppliers, and other stakeholders
• Report directly to the Operations Director based at Head Office
• Collaborate closely with Estimators and Quantity Surveyors on budgets and time allowances
• Lead a team including two Contracts Managers and approximately 10 operatives

Candidate Requirements:

• Minimum 10 years’ experience in groundworks contract management (essential)
• Valid SMSTS (Site Management Safety Training Scheme) certification
• Current First Aid at Work qualification
• Valid CSCS (Construction Skills Certification Scheme) card
• Strong commercial acumen with proven ability to manage multi-project contracts
• Experience using Microsoft Project for scheduling and planning
• Excellent leadership and stakeholder management skills

Package:

• Competitive salary £60,000 - £70,000, dependent on experience
• Company vehicle provided
• Opportunity to lead a skilled team within a dynamic and growing business

If you are a motivated Senior Contracts Manager with the necessary groundworks experience and the required certifications, and want to join a company with a strong reputation for quality and growth, please apply now by sending your CV to [emailprotected] .