Contracts Manager

Contracts Manager

£65,000 - £75,000 + Car Allowance + Private Healthcare | Leeds or Warrington Base | Public Sector, Fit-Out & Refurbishment Projects Across the M62 Corridor, North East & South Midlands

Are you an experienced Contracts Manager looking for a role where you can genuinely influence project delivery and help win future work?

We are recruiting on behalf of a well-established national construction and fit-out contractor delivering a diverse portfolio of public sector projects across healthcare, education, government and heritage sectors. Due to continued growth and an upcoming vacancy within the team, they are looking to appoint an experienced Contracts Manager to oversee multiple projects while playing a key role in tender and bid activities.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys both operational delivery and pre-construction involvement, with the chance to work on refurbishment, fit-out, decarbonisation and public sector framework projects.

The Role

Reporting directly to the Senior Leadership Team, you will take responsibility for managing multiple projects from pre-construction through to completion, ensuring programmes, quality, health & safety and commercial objectives are achieved.

You will also support the bid and pre-construction teams by reviewing opportunities, developing methodologies and programmes, and contributing to successful tender submissions.

Key Responsibilities

Managing multiple construction projects across the North of England and Midlands
Ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time and to budget
Driving high standards of quality and compliance
Leading project planning and programme management
Supporting bid submissions with programming and methodology development
Reviewing tender documentation and identifying project risks
Conducting site visits and assessing project delivery requirements
Working closely with framework clients and public sector bodies
Managing client relationships and ensuring customer satisfaction
Supporting the selection of suitable contract strategies and delivery approaches
Leading project teams and subcontractor performance
Project Sectors

You'll work across a varied portfolio including:

Healthcare
Education
Public Sector Frameworks
Decarbonisation Projects
Refurbishment & Fit-Out
Heritage Works
Government Buildings
Police and Blue-Light Facilities
About You

We are keen to speak with experienced Contracts Managers who have a proven track record of delivering construction projects and contributing to successful tender bids.

Essential Experience

Previous experience as a Contracts Manager within the construction sector
Strong understanding of refurbishment and fit-out projects
Experience working on public sector projects or frameworks
Successful involvement in bid-winning and tender submissions
Strong programme management and project planning skills
Excellent client-facing and stakeholder management abilities
Good understanding of construction contracts and delivery methodologies
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
Qualifications Required

CSCS Black or White Card
SMSTS
First Aid at Work
Scaffold Inspection or Scaffold Awareness Certification
Fire Marshal Certification
What's On Offer?

£65,000 - £75,000 salary (DOE)
Car Allowance
Private Healthcare
Long-term career progression opportunities
Diverse and technically challenging projects
Stable pipeline of public sector framework work
Opportunity to influence both project delivery and future business growth
Location & Travel

The role can be based from either Leeds (preferred) or Warrington, with travel across projects located predominantly along the M62 corridor, the North East and South Midlands.

Apply

If you're a driven Contracts Manager with strong operational experience and a proven track record of winning and delivering construction projects, we'd love to hear from you