Senior Contracts Manager – Digital Infrastructure

J3A Recruitment; Leicester; On-site; GBP 68,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car or car allowance

Private healthcare

28 days holiday + Bank Holidays

Bonus

Excellent benefits

Job summary

J3A Recruitment is seeking a Contracts Manager to lead the Digital Infrastructure portfolio across telecoms, EV, civils and building works from our Leicester base with travel to project sites.

You will manage contractual, commercial and operational performance on multiple projects, ensuring safety, compliance and client satisfaction. The role demands strong leadership, negotiation and stakeholder management, with close reporting to senior leadership.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Contracts Manager in telecoms, digital infra, EV infra or civils.
• Experience managing multiple projects or contracts simultaneously.
• Strong understanding of cabling, ducting and data networks.
• Working knowledge of NEC contracts and standard forms.
• Strong commercial awareness: variations, claims, risk, financial reporting.
• Excellent negotiation, communication and stakeholder-management skills.
• Ability to lead multidisciplinary project teams.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and contract management systems.
• Degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management.
• SMSTS or equivalent health and safety qualification.

Responsibilities

• Oversee multiple projects and contracts across telecoms, EV infra, civils and building works.
• Manage contractual obligations from review to completion.
• Ensure compliance with client requirements and legislation.
• Work with clients, stakeholders, project managers and delivery teams.
• Monitor programme performance, variations and contractual claims.
• Maintain documentation and commercial records.
• Identify risks and implement mitigations.
• Provide contractual advice to project and operational teams.
• Report to senior leadership on performance and financial position.
• Support tender and framework preparation.
• Ensure health and safety is embedded in project delivery.
• Support contract management process improvements.
• Manage confidential information.

Skills

Experience managing multiple projects

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Leadership of multidisciplinary teams

Communication

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management

SMSTS or health & safety qualification

Tools

MS Office

Contract management systems

Job description

J3A Recruitment is seeking a Contracts Manager to lead the Digital Infrastructure portfolio across telecoms, EV, civils and building works from our Leicester base with travel to project sites.

You will manage contractual, commercial and operational performance on multiple projects, ensuring safety, compliance and client satisfaction. The role demands strong leadership, negotiation and stakeholder management, with close reporting to senior leadership.