Location: Oxford
Sectors: Education, Health care, Reisdential, Leisure
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Contracts Manager to join a well-established, highly regarded regional contractor with a strong presence across Oxfordshire and the wider South East.Due to continued growth and the successful award of several new schemes, our client is looking to appoint an experienced Contracts Manager to oversee a portfolio of projects. These schemes typically range in value from £7m to £20m and are delivered across a variety of sectors.
The Company
Our client is a long-standing contractor known for its collaborative approach, strong client relationships, and consistent delivery across education, commercial, healthcare, leisure, and heritage sectors. With a growing pipeline of secured and negotiated work across Oxford, they offer a stable and progressive working environment, with a clear focus on quality, partnership, and long-term growth.
The Role
As Contracts Manager, you will take responsibility for overseeing multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring they are effectively managed from early engagement through to completion.A significant proportion of the role will focus on client management, preconstruction involvement, and supporting work-winning activities, alongside driving delivery performance across your project portfolio.You will also be responsible for managing a mix of framework agreements and negotiated contracts, typically under both JCT and Design & Build forms, covering new build and refurbishment projects.
Key responsibilities will include:
Overseeing a portfolio of projects valued between £7m and £20m
Leading client relationships and acting as the key point of contact throughout the lifecycle
Supporting and contributing to preconstruction, tendering, and PCSA stages
Managing and administering projects under frameworks, negotiated work, JCT and D&B contracts
Providing strategic oversight to Project Managers and site teams
Ensuring effective programme, cost, and risk management across all schemes
Maintaining high standards of quality, health & safety, and compliance
Supporting bid strategy and helping secure future work through strong client engagement
Driving performance to ensure projects are delivered on time and to budget
About you
Proven experience as a Contracts Manager or Senior Project Manager within a main contractor environment
Strong background delivering projects in the £7m-£20m range
Demonstrable experience in preconstruction, client management, and PCSA stages
Experience working with JCT and Design & Build contract forms
Comfortable managing multiple projects and teams simultaneously
Strong leadership and communication skills, with a client-facing approach
Commercially aware with the ability to influence project outcomes
Experience across education, healthcare, residential, or leisure sectors is desirable
Relevant qualifications (SMSTS, CSCS Manager level preferred)
What's on Offer
£87,000 - £92,000 salary package
Car allowance + pension
Opportunity to take on a strategic, client-facing leadership role
Strong pipeline of secured work across Oxford and surrounding areas
Involvement in both preconstruction and delivery phases
Long-term career progression within a stable, growing business
If you'd like to discuss this opportunity in confidence, please apply below or contact James Mitchell at Hays Southampton.
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Salary description
£85000.00 - £90000.00 per year