Contracts Manager

A long-established and highly regarded regional main contractor is seeking an experienced Contracts Manager to join their operational team, overseeing multiple live projects across the commercial, hotel, and office sectors.

This is a senior delivery role, ideal for a hands-on Contracts Manager with a strong multi-discipline background, who enjoys being visible on site and actively involved in driving projects forward.

Regional Patch

• Projects located across Leeds through to Nottingham
• Travel to Nottingham will be required on occasion
• Predominantly regional work - no excessive national travel

Project Profile

• Commercial office blocks
• Hotel developments
• Complex, fast-paced, multi-disciplinary schemes
• Projects typically delivered under Design & Build and Traditional contracts

The Role

As Contracts Manager, you will take responsibility for the overall delivery of multiple projects, acting as a key link between site teams, commercial staff, and senior management.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing and supporting Site Managers and Project Managers across several live sites
• Ensuring projects are delivered safely, on programme, within budget, and to a high standard of quality
• Maintaining a strong site presence, providing practical leadership and problem-solving support
• Overseeing programme planning, sequencing, and coordination of multiple trades
• Working closely with commercial teams on cost control, variations, and subcontractor performance
• Driving consistent standards of health & safety, quality assurance, and compliance
• Managing client relationships and representing the business professionally at site and progress meetings
• Identifying and mitigating delivery risks across the project portfolio
• Supporting pre-construction and handover phases where required

About You

• Proven experience working as a Contracts Manager for a main contractor or regional.
• Strong multi-discipline construction background (commercial build experience essential)
• Practical, delivery-focused, and hands-on in your approach
• Confident managing multiple projects and site teams simultaneously
• Strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills
• Commercially aware with the ability to balance quality, programme, and cost
• Full UK driving licence

Package

• Competitive salary up to 85,000 (dependent on experience)
• Company car or car allowance
• Benefits package
• 21 days holiday + bank holidays
• Christmas shutdown included
• Long-term, stable role with a respected regional contractor