Senior Contracts Manager

Walker & Sloan Ltd | Certified B Corp; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established contracting company is seeking a Senior Contracts Manager in Shrewsbury. This role involves overseeing projects, managing teams, and ensuring effective contract management. Candidates should have at least 10 years of relevant experience and essential certifications, joining a growing team with competitive benefits.

Benefits

Company vehicle provided

Opportunity to lead a skilled team

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years’ experience in groundworks contract management.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage teams effectively.
• Proven ability to handle multi-project contracts.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple projects from pre-construction to completion.
• Oversee subcontractors ensuring project delivery meets time and budget constraints.
• Develop and implement contract management strategies.

Skills

Project Management

Leadership

Stakeholder Management

Commercial Acumen

Education

Valid SMSTS certification

Current First Aid qualification

Valid 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 [e-mail].

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Administrative

• Industries

  Construction

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