Senior Contracts Manager

Fortus Recruitment Group; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist contractor in London seeks an experienced Senior Contracts Manager to oversee demolition, diamond cutting, and building projects. The role involves managing contracts, monitoring project delivery, and maintaining client relationships. Strong leadership and commercial skills are essential. The salary ranges from £60,000 to £80,000 depending on experience.

Benefits

Opportunity for career progression

Supporting team environment

Involvement in high-profile projects

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Contracts Manager or Senior Project Manager in relevant sectors.
• Strong commercial and contractual knowledge is essential.
• Excellent leadership, negotiation, and communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage contracts in demolition, diamond cutting, and building projects.
• Lead project teams and ensure compliance with regulations.
• Monitor budgets and drive efficiency in project delivery.

Skills

Leadership

Negotiation

Communication

Commercial knowledge

Health & safety regulations

Problem-solving

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Senior Contracts Manager Demolition / Diamond Cutting / Building

Location: Mitcham, London

Salary: £60,000 - £80,000 (depending on experience)

About Us

We are a specialist contractor based in Mitcham, delivering high-quality demolition, diamond cutting, and building projects across London and the South East. With a strong reputation for safety, technical expertise, and reliability, we are seeking a Senior Contracts Manager to join our leadership team and oversee the successful delivery of our growing pipeline of work.

The Role

As Senior Contracts Manager, you will be responsible for leading multiple projects from contract award through to completion. You will ensure that all works are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to the highest standards, while maintaining strong relationships with clients and stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage contracts across demolition, diamond cutting, and building projects.
• Lead project teams, providing commercial and operational guidance.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards.
• Monitor budgets, costs, and programme delivery, driving efficiency and value.
• Negotiate and manage contracts, subcontracts, and supply chain agreements.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants, and key partners.
• Provide strategic input to directors to support company growth and development.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Contracts Manager or Senior Project Manager in demolition, diamond cutting, or building sectors.
• Strong commercial and contractual knowledge.
• Excellent leadership, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Sound understanding of health & safety regulations and compliance.
• A proactive, hands-on approach with strong problem-solving ability.

What We Offer

• Salary: £60,000 - £80,000 (depending on experience).
• Opportunity to work on challenging, high-profile projects.
• Supportive team environment with real progression opportunities.
• Stable and expanding business with a strong forward order book.

How to Apply

If you are an experienced Senior Contracts Manager with a background in demolition, diamond cutting, or building works, and are looking for a new challenge in Mitcham, we would love to hear from you.

If you are interested please apply directly or contact Josh Fenn for more information.

Fortus Recruitment Group Limited acts as an Employment Business for the supply of temporary workers and an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies. Fortus Recruitment Group is an equal opportunities employer

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