Contracts Manager

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Contracts Manager to join a growing modular construction business delivering high-quality projects throughout the UK. Working across a diverse portfolio of education, healthcare, and commercial developments, you will play a key role in driving successful project delivery from inception to completion.
Contracts Manager – Modular Construction
Location: Office-based role (Cleckheaton, West Yorkshire), with regular UK wide site visits
Job Type: Full-Time
Reporting to: Commercial Director
Please note: you must be authorised to work in the UK
Our client is a specialist modular building company delivering high-quality offsite construction projects across the education, healthcare, and commercial sectors throughout the UK.
They provide complete turnkey modular building solutions, managing projects from design and manufacture through to installation and handover. Projects range from classrooms and SEND facilities to healthcare buildings, offices, and specialist commercial spaces.
Known for our quality, compliance, and collaborative approach, they pride ourselves on delivering well-managed projects while maintaining strong relationships with clients, consultants, and supply chain partners.
The Opportunity
Our client is looking for an experienced and proactive Contracts Manager to join our growing team.
This is an exciting opportunity to take ownership of projects from pre-construction through to final handover while working across high-quality modular building projects throughout the UK.
We’re looking for a strong leader who can manage programmes, coordinate site operations, build positive client relationships, and ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently, on time, and to the highest standards.
The Role
As Contracts Manager, you will oversee multiple projects and play a key role in ensuring successful delivery across all stages of construction.
This role is office-based, with regular site visits required to monitor progress, coordinate teams, and ensure projects are running smoothly.
Key Responsibilities
* Overall responsibility for the planning, programming, phasing and delivery of allocated projects, including involvement from pre-construction stage where required.
* Ensure effective mobilisation and site set-up, including labour, materials, plant and logistics.
* Monitor progress against programme and take corrective action to maintain delivery
* Lead and attend project meetings including pre-start, progress, subcontractor, handover and internal meetings.
* Prepare and issue accurate progress reports to clients and internal stakeholders.
* Ensure quality standards are met and that projects are delivered snag-free in accordance with ISO 9001 QA/QC processes.
* Ensure safety standards are met, and projects are delivered to the safety standards in accordance with ISO 45001processes.
* Monitor subcontractor performance and take appropriate action where standards or safety requirements are not met.
* Liaise with Architects, Structural Engineers, Building Control Officers and other consultants and ensure all requirements are achieved.
* Ensure effective management of all sites, including liaising with clients, site managers, sub-contractors.
* Ensure all company processes and procedures are carried out and completed.
Skills & Experience
* We are looking for someone with:
* Proven contract or project management experience within construction, preferably with modular building experience.
* Experience in manging multiple sites and meet deadlines effectively.
* Strong commercial awareness
* Excellent organisation and communication skills
* Experience managing programmes, contractors and client expectations
* Knowledge of compliance, health and safety requirements
* A systems-focused approach
* A proactive mindset with excellent problem-solving ability
* Reliability, punctuality and attention to detail
Essential Requirements
* SMSTS qualification
* NVQ Level 6 Construction Site Management or equivalent.
* (Higher-level construction or project management qualifications would be advantageous)
* Management experience.
* Strong understanding of programme and subcontractor management
* Good commercial awareness including variations and cost control
* Full UK driving licence.
What's on Offer
Opportunity to work on varied modular construction projects across the UK
Supportive and people-focused working environment
Long-term career development opportunities
Competitive salary and benefits package
25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Competitive pension scheme
This is an office-based role, with regular site visits to ensure projects are running safely, efficiently, and in line with programme requirements.
Apply Now
If you have the skills and experience required for this position, click “apply” today and check your inbox for an email providing more information on how to complete your application and provide any other supporting documents.
You must be authorised to work in the UK. No agencies, please.
Our client is an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates.
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