Job Description:

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Contracts Manager to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for the safe, profitable, and efficient delivery of multiple projects, ensuring compliance with company procedures, contractual requirements, and health, safety, environmental, and quality standards.

This is a key leadership role requiring strong operational, commercial, and client management skills, with responsibility for supporting project teams and driving successful project outcomes across the region.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide operational, strategic, and contractual leadership to project teams.

• Maintain regular site presence and oversee project performance across multiple contracts.

• Monitor project resources, programmes, subcontractor performance, and contract delivery.

• Assess commercial performance and identify opportunities for improvement and value creation.

• Ensure projects are delivered in accordance with contractual obligations, budgets, and programme requirements.

• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and key stakeholders.

• Attend progress meetings and monthly Contract Value Review (CVR) meetings.

• Work closely with the QuEST Department to support inspections, compliance, and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Ensure compliance with all quality, health, safety, and environmental standards.

• Support the implementation of regional and company strategies and initiatives.

• Lead, mentor, and develop project teams through performance development processes.

• Promote a positive team culture and share best practice and lessons learned across projects.

• Keep the Regional Director informed of project risks, opportunities, and future business prospects.

• Support bid and tender activities, including undertaking Bid Manager responsibilities when required.

About You

The ideal candidate will have:

• Proven experience in a Contracts Manager or Senior Project Management role within the construction or civil engineering sector.

• Strong commercial awareness and contract management experience.

• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

• Sound understanding of project planning, resource management, and programme delivery.

• A strong commitment to health, safety, environmental, and quality standards.

• Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously.

• The ability to identify risks, drive performance improvements, and deliver successful project outcomes.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package.

• Opportunities for career development and progression.

• A supportive and collaborative working environment.

• The opportunity to work on challenging and rewarding projects.

If you are a driven and experienced construction professional looking to take the next step in your career, we would like to hear from you.

This permanent vacancy is being advertised on behalf of Benjamin-Grace Limited who are operating as an employment agency.