Contracts Manager - Healthcare Project - 350-400/day - Bournemouth - Contract Role

Your new company
Our client is a respected UK-based engineering and infrastructure services provider with a strong track record of delivering major projects across the healthcare, energy, and public sectors. With a focus on safety, quality, and innovation, the company is involved in some of the most critical infrastructure projects across the country.

Your new role
Our client is seeking an experienced Contracts Manager to oversee the delivery of a high-value 18 million healthcare construction project in Bournemouth. This is a contract role paying 350-400 per day, offering an opportunity to manage all aspects of project delivery, with a strong focus on M&E coordination, programme performance, and contractual compliance.

Responsibilities will include:

Taking full ownership of the contract and ensuring successful delivery of all project phases.
Overseeing all personnel assigned to the contract, ensuring efficient delivery and strong team coordination.
Ensuring health, safety, and wellbeing standards are upheld across all operations.
Leading on programme management, identifying pinch points or risks, and implementing solutions.
Overseeing the installation of M&E systems, ensuring designs and specifications are accurately followed.
Negotiating terms and managing performance of suppliers and subcontractors.
Ensuring works are completed in line with NEC 3 or NEC 4 contractual requirements.
Coordinating across internal and external stakeholders to deliver works to cost, time, and quality standards.

What you will need to succeed:

Proven contract management experience on high-value construction or M&E projects, ideally in the healthcare sector.
Strong knowledge and practical experience of NEC 3 or NEC 4 contracts.
Background in mechanical and electrical systems with the ability to oversee complex installations.
Ability to proactively manage programmes, spot issues early, and deliver corrective actions.
Excellent planning, organisational, and communication skills.
Demonstrated ability to lead teams and ensure safe and compliant project execution.

What you get in return:

A competitive day rate of 350-400, depending on experience.
The opportunity to lead a flagship healthcare infrastructure project that will serve the local community.
A highly collaborative project environment with strong technical and commercial support.
The chance to make a visible impact while working with a forward-thinking and safety-focused organisation.
Immediate start available, with potential for contract extension based on performance and project phases.

How to Apply

To apply for this position, please submit your CV and a cover letter highlighting your relevant experience and interest in this opportunity. For further information before applying, please contact Abbie at Building Careers on (phone number removed) / (phone number removed) or via email at (url removed).

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