Location: Exeter area (projects across Devon Somerset)

Salary: £75,000 + car allowance (negotiable)

Sector: Construction – New Build, Refurbishment

Start Date: Immediate

The Company

A well-established and respected main contractor operating across the South West, delivering new build and refurbishment schemes within the Commercial, Education and Public Sector space. Project values typically range from £1m to £12m, with a strong pipeline of secured work and long-term client relationships.

Contracts Manager – The Role

A standout opportunity for an experienced Contracts Manager to join a growing team. You’ll be based from the office in the Exeter region while overseeing multiple live projects at any one time (generally 2–4 schemes).

You will take responsibility for overall contract delivery, leading Project Managers and Site Managers, and working closely with commercial and design teams. This role reports directly into the Directors and plays a key part in shaping project performance and business standards.

Contracts Manager – The Person

Solid and stable career history with reputable main contractors
Proven track record delivering new build and refurbishment projects
Experience managing projects at £8m+
Strong leadership of project teams across multiple live sites
An innovative mindset with the ability to drive better ways of working
High calibre individual with a commitment to programme, quality and client satisfaction
Experience across multiple sectors
Collaborative, ambitious and aligned with a growing business culture
Comfortable travelling within roughly one hour of Exeter

The Reward

Competitive salary
Car allowance
Comprehensive benefits package
Consistent pipeline of local South West work
Opportunity to shape delivery across varied, interesting projects

For more information on this Contracts Manager position — or similar roles — please contact Foresight Search (phone number removed).