Senior Contracts Manager - Steel in WF1

Energy Jobline ZR; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Energy Jobline ZR is seeking a Senior Contracts Manager to oversee structural steel projects across the UK. The role requires leadership of multiple steelwork packages from design through installation, ensuring programmes, quality and commercial targets are met.

You will manage client, subcontractor and internal communications and provide strong commercial and contractual oversight, with a focus on 500+ tonne projects and strict contract compliance (JCT/NEC).

Qualifications

• Experience delivering 500+ tonne structural steel projects.
• Strong IT skills including Word and Excel.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Solid working knowledge of JCT and NEC contracts.
• Ability to manage multiple live projects independently.

Responsibilities

• Manage full project lifecycle: planning, design coordination, fabrication, installation and commercial delivery.
• Oversee multiple steelwork projects concurrently.
• Monitor programmes to meet deadlines, quality and commercial targets.
• Lead communication with clients, subcontractors and internal teams.
• Provide commercial and contractual oversight.

Skills

Structural steel projects

MS Office

Communication skills

JCT/NEC contracts

Education

Degree in Construction Management

IOSH

CSCS Black Managers Card

Appointed Person (AP)

Job description

Job DescriptionSenior Contracts Manager – Structural Steelwork Industry: Structural Steel / Construction / Engineering A leading structural engineering contractor is looking for an experienced Senior Contracts Manager to oversee structural steel projects across the UK. This is a senior level role, ideal for someone confident managing multiple steelwork packages (500+ tonnes) and delivering projects from design through to installation.

Role Overview

• Manage the full project lifecycle: planning, design coordination, fabrication, installation and commercial delivery
• Oversee multiple steelwork projects simultaneously
• Monitor programmes, ensuring deadlines, quality and commercial targets are met
• Lead client, subcontractor and internal team communication
• Provide strong commercial and contractual oversight

Requirements

• Proven experience delivering 500+ tonne structural steel projects
• Strong IT skills (Word, Excel)
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Solid working knowledge of JCT and NEC contracts
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple live projects

Desirable Qualifications

• Degree in Construction Management (or equivalent)
• IOSH
• CSCS Black Managers Card
• Appointed Person (AP)