Contracts Manager

Take ownership of high-quality modular construction projects with Elite Systems GB Ltd. If you’re a proactive Contracts Manager who can lead teams and keep projects on track, apply today.

Contracts Manager – Modular Construction

Elite Systems GB Ltd

*    Location: Office-based role (Cleckheaton, West Yorkshire), with regular UK wide site visits
*    Job Type: Full-Time

About Us

We are a specialist modular building company delivering high-quality offsite construction projects across the education, healthcare, and commercial sectors throughout the UK.

We provide complete turnkey modular building solutions, managing projects from design and manufacture through to installation and handover. Our projects range from classrooms and SEND facilities to healthcare buildings, offices, and specialist commercial spaces.

Known for our quality, compliance, and collaborative approach, we pride ourselves on delivering well-managed projects while maintaining strong relationships with clients, consultants, and supply chain partners.

The Opportunity

We are 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

*    Take overall responsibility for planning, programming, phasing and delivering allocated projects, including pre-construction involvement where required; monitor progress and take corrective action to maintain delivery.
*    Ensure effective mobilisation and site set-up, including labour, materials, plant and logistics, and manage all sites through liaison with clients, site managers and sub-contractors.
*    Lead and attend pre-start, progress, subcontractor, handover and internal meetings, and prepare and issue accurate progress reports to clients and internal stakeholders.
*    Ensure quality and safety standards are met, delivering snag-free projects in accordance with ISO 9001 QA/QC and ISO 45001 processes.
*    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, ensuring all requirements are achieved.
*    Ensure all company processes and procedures are carried out and completed.

We are looking for someone with:

*    Proven construction contract or project management experience, preferably in modular building, including managing multiple sites, meeting deadlines and managing programmes, contractors, subcontractors and client expectations.
*    SMSTS and NVQ Level 6 Construction Site Management or equivalent; higher-level construction or project management qualifications would be advantageous.
*    Strong commercial awareness, including variations and cost control.
*    Excellent organisation and communication skills, with reliability, punctuality and attention to detail.
*    Knowledge of compliance and health and safety requirements, with a systems-focused approach.
*    A proactive mindset with excellent problem-solving ability.
*    Full UK driving licence.

What We 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.

How to Apply

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 tailor your application and provide a cover letter or any supporting documents.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates.

No recruitment agencies, please.

Other suitable skills and experiences may include: Construction Contracts Manager, Construction Project Manager, Modular Construction Project Manager, Senior Site Manager, Construction Manager, Project Delivery Manager, Building Contracts Manager