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Contracts Manager

Job Posted: a month ago

Salary: £ Competitive
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Exeter

Expire in: 2 days

Job Description

Contracts Manager
 Exeter
 Competitive Salary + Package

 About the Role
 On behalf of a forward-looking construction business, we are recruiting a Contracts Manager to join a growing operation and play a key role in shaping its future. This role would suit a Senior Project Manager or Project Manager looking to take the next step in their career, managing multiple projects while driving performance across quality, safety, programme and commercial delivery. 

 As Contracts Manager, you will be responsible for the successful end-to-end delivery of projects, ensuring compliance, maximising commercial return, developing high-performing teams, and delivering an industry-leading customer experience.
 
 You will also be a key influencer in evolving the culture of the business, helping to modernise ways of working, lift team performance and drive operational excellence rather than waiting for issues to arise. 

 This is an opportunity to become an integral part of the business’s future plans, with genuine scope to contribute to succession planning, strategic thinking and long-term operational improvement. With a very high percentage of work from repeat clients, consistency, professionalism and leadership are critical to continued success. From commercial new builds to complex refurbishments, they collaborate closely with clients to ensure a smooth, positive journey from concept to completion. 

 Key Responsibilities

Leading Safe, High-Quality Delivery
Set and maintain exceptional health and safety standards across all projects
Deliver a right-first-time product to specification through disciplined quality management
Drive a genuine zero-defects culture with strong quality planning and aftercare
Driving Programme & Commercial Performance
Plan, manage, and challenge project programmes
Ensure projects are fully compliant with company procedures and controls
Make sure RFI and CVI processes are properly controlled and understood
Leading and Developing People
Build capable, confident, and accountable project teams
Maintain strong client relationships and deliver a standout customer experience
Develop and implement procurement strategies aligned to programme needs
Lead the design process to ensure buildability, compliance, and value
What We’re Looking For

Experience delivering large-scale or complex projects up to 10m, ideally across multiple workstreams
Strong understanding of health & safety, quality, and compliance
Solid commercial awareness with experience managing cost, cash flow, and profit
Programme management experience (Asta Powerproject preferred)
Confident managing subcontractors, supply chains, and design processes
Valid SMSTS, CSCS, First Aid at work certificates
Should you wish to discuss, please do call RGB Recruitment Exeter and ask for Nicky Harris

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