Senior Contracts Manager — Lead 5 Live Projects (£5m)

Randstad NV; England; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car or car allowance

Pension

Healthcare

Discretionary annual performance bonus

25+ days holiday

Job summary

Randstad CPE is seeking a Contracts Manager to take operational ownership of typically up to five live projects in the Portsmouth region. You will oversee schemes from pre-construction through to handover, ensuring high standards of health and safety, quality and schedule adherence across commercial, healthcare and education sectors.

The role requires proven main contracting experience, a track record of delivering schemes up to £5m, and strong knowledge of JCT contracts.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Contracts Manager in a main contracting environment.
• Track record of delivering concurrent schemes up to £5m.
• Solid understanding of standard contracts (predominantly JCT).
• Credentials: SMSTS, CSCS Black Card, HND/Degree or NVQ Level 6/7.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support site management teams across multiple live schemes, upholding health & safety, quality, and programme delivery.
• Collaborate with commercial teams to monitor costs, variations, and procurement.
• Serve as senior point of contact for clients, consultants and local authorities.
• Manage programming, supply chain logistics, and resource allocation across project portfolio.
• Mentor and upskill site staff to maintain high delivery standards.

Skills

Contract management

Project leadership

Health & safety

Cost monitoring

Client liaison

Education

HND/Degree

NVQ Level 6/7

SMSTS

CSCS Black Card

Job description

Randstad CPE is seeking a Contracts Manager to take operational ownership of typically up to five live projects in the Portsmouth region. You will oversee schemes from pre-construction through to handover, ensuring high standards of health and safety, quality and schedule adherence across commercial, healthcare and education sectors.

The role requires proven main contracting experience, a track record of delivering schemes up to £5m, and strong knowledge of JCT contracts.