Senior Contracts Manager - Construction Projects

ITS (Cheltenham) Ltd; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car allowance

Private healthcare

Pension scheme

25 days annual leave

Training and development

Job summary

ITS (Cheltenham) Ltd is seeking an experienced Contracts Manager to lead a portfolio of new build and refurbishment projects in Shropshire. You will own the contracts from pre-construction through to completion, with support from the Commercial Team and Senior Management.

The role emphasises ownership, leadership, and strong client liaison, with a clear path to influence project delivery and the business's growth. IOSH Managing Safely and a full UK driving licence are required.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering new build and refurbishment projects, incl. education/healthcare live environments.
• Proficiency with JCT and NEC contracts.
• Strong programming, procurement and resource planning.
• Proven leadership and ability to build credibility with clients and stakeholders.
• IOSH Managing Safely and full UK driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop Site Managers and project teams.
• Manage programmes, procurement, resources, and subcontractors.
• Monitor budgets, costs, variations, and risk with the Commercial Team.
• Maintain high health, safety, quality, and environmental standards.
• Report to Construction Director and Senior Management with recommendations.
• Drive value engineering and improvements in delivery.

Skills

Contract management

Leadership

Budget control

Stakeholder liaison

Health & safety

Tools

JCT contracts

NEC contracts

Project planning

Job description

ITS (Cheltenham) Ltd is seeking an experienced Contracts Manager to lead a portfolio of new build and refurbishment projects in Shropshire. You will own the contracts from pre-construction through to completion, with support from the Commercial Team and Senior Management.

The role emphasises ownership, leadership, and strong client liaison, with a clear path to influence project delivery and the business's growth. IOSH Managing Safely and a full UK driving licence are required.