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Job summary
A leading UK main contractor is seeking a Contracts Manager in Willenhall to manage all contractual processes for new build projects. Responsibilities include contract negotiation, procurement, cost management, and compliance with legal standards. Ideal candidates will have significant experience in contract management and strong commercial acumen. Competitive salary and benefits offered.
Qualifications
- Demonstrable experience in contract management within new build projects.
- Experience managing contracts from tender to final account.
Responsibilities
- Prepare, review, negotiate, and manage construction contracts.
- Support the tendering and procurement process by reviewing bid documents.
- Monitor project costs, valuations, variations, and payments.
- Identify and mitigate contractual and commercial risks.
- Manage change processes including variations and extensions of time.
- Liaise with clients and stakeholders to resolve contractual issues.
- Ensure all contracts comply with legal obligations and company policies.
- Assist in resolving contractual disputes and claims.
- Produce regular commercial reports and updates.
Skills
I have a great opportunity for a Contracts Manager to join a top national main contractor that specialise in Commercial, Industrial, Leisure, Retail and Education schemes upto £30m
The Contracts Manager is responsible for overseeing and managing all contractual and commercial aspects of new build construction projects from pre-contract through to completion. This includes contract negotiation, procurement oversight, cost management, and ensuring full compliance with legal and company standards. The role supports the project delivery team to achieve financial control, risk mitigation, and successful project delivery across multiple new build developments.
- Contract Administration: Prepare, review, negotiate, and manage construction contracts (JCT, Design & Build, or similar) for new build projects.
- Tender & Procurement: Support the tendering and procurement process by reviewing bid documents, assessing commercial risks, and preparing contract documentation.
- Commercial Management: Monitor project costs, valuations, variations, and payments to ensure profitability and accurate forecasting.
- Risk Management: Identify and mitigate contractual and commercial risks throughout the project lifecycle.
- Change Control: Manage change processes, including variations, extensions of time, and claims, maintaining accurate records and communication with all stakeholders.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Liaise with clients, developers, consultants, subcontractors, and internal teams to resolve contractual issues and maintain positive relationships.
- Compliance & Governance: Ensure all contracts comply with company policies, legal obligations, and statutory regulations, including CDM and health & safety requirements.
- Dispute Resolution: Lead or assist in resolving contractual disputes and claims in a timely, cost-effective manner.
- Reporting: Produce regular commercial reports, forecasts, and updates for senior management on project status and contract performance.
Essential :
- Demonstrable experience in a contract management within new build projects
- Strong commercial awareness and negotiation skills.
- Experience managing contracts from tender to final account.
- Excellent communication, analytical, and organisational skills.
- Competent in MS Office and project / contract management software
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