Contracts Manager

Regions Covered: East Anglia (including Head Office & regional sites)

Reporting to: Senior Leadership (Divisional Director level)

Who We Are

We're a well‑established construction business with a strong reputation for delivering high‑quality projects across multiple sectors. Our work spans commercial, industrial, residential, and public sectors, and we pride ourselves on strong client relationships, repeat business, and hands‑on, high‑standards delivery.

What the Role Involves

You will be the lead point for contracts on live projects-bridging operational delivery and strategic oversight. Your remit includes driving programmes, managing cost and risk, ensuring quality and safety, and supporting bid/pre‑contract processes. Expect to work across sites, and collaborate closely with senior management, clients, and the supply chain.

Key Responsibilities & Duties

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  Own the project programme: develop, maintain and monitor schedules; identify and manage delays with mitigation strategies.

  
  



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  Cost & Risk oversight: control expenditure, monitor variations, ensure budget compliance; identify, assess, and mitigate risk throughout delivery.

  
  



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  Quality management: ensure works are delivered to specification; oversee quality assurance processes across teams and subcontractors.

  
  



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  Health & Safety leadership: develop and implement site safety plans, ensure compliance with legislation, drive safe working culture.

  
  



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  People & Communication: lead and motivate site‑based teams; maintain excellent relationships with clients, supply chain and internal stakeholders.

  
  



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  Reporting & IT: prepare accurate, timely project updates; assist senior management with decision‑making; contribute to pre‑contract/bid work when required.

  
  

What We're Looking For

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  Strong experience in a contracts or delivery lead role in construction, with proven results.

  
  



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  Excellent at managing programmes and budgets, with a keen eye on both risk and opportunity.

  
  



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  Effective communicator: confident in verbal, written, and stakeholder reporting.

  
  



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  Self‑motivated, organised, with leadership skills and ability to mentor others.

  
  



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  Proficiency with project scheduling tools and reporting systems.

  
  



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  Good working knowledge of current quality standards and health & safety legal frameworks.

  
  



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  Right to work in the UK & full driving licence.

  
  

Rewards & What You'll Get

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  A competitive package (salary + perks) that reflects your experience and contribution.

  
  



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  Benefits such as pension, bonus opportu