Hiring Now: Contracts Manager Near You – Apply Today!
Your Next Contracts Manager Job Starts Here – Apply Now!
Contracts Manager
Job Posted: 4 hours ago
Salary: £ 85,000 - 100,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Suffolk
Expire in: a month
Job Description
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
Own the project programme: develop, maintain and monitor schedules; identify and manage delays with mitigation strategies.
Cost & Risk oversight: control expenditure, monitor variations, ensure budget compliance; identify, assess, and mitigate risk throughout delivery.
Quality management: ensure works are delivered to specification; oversee quality assurance processes across teams and subcontractors.
Health & Safety leadership: develop and implement site safety plans, ensure compliance with legislation, drive safe working culture.
People & Communication: lead and motivate site‑based teams; maintain excellent relationships with clients, supply chain and internal stakeholders.
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
Strong experience in a contracts or delivery lead role in construction, with proven results.
Excellent at managing programmes and budgets, with a keen eye on both risk and opportunity.
Effective communicator: confident in verbal, written, and stakeholder reporting.
Self‑motivated, organised, with leadership skills and ability to mentor others.
Proficiency with project scheduling tools and reporting systems.
Good working knowledge of current quality standards and health & safety legal frameworks.
Right to work in the UK & full driving licence.
Rewards & What You’ll Get
A competitive package (salary + perks) that reflects your experience and contribution.
Benefits such as pension, bonus opportunities, private healthcare, and travel/vehicle allowances as needed.
Clear opportunities for progression, development, and increasing responsibility.
A supportive culture where your contribution is valued, and your work really matters.
If this aligns with your experience and you’re ready to take on this central role in contract delivery, we’d very much like to hear from you. Please send your current CV and a brief note of interest to daryl richardson or call me anytime on (phone number removed)Before You Apply
Do not include the following in your job application, CV, or cover letter:
- Bank details.
- National Insurance number.
- Date of birth.
You should not be asked for payment or irrelevant information. If you have concerns about a job advert or employer, seek guidance on how to proceed.
Looking for your next career move? Join a top company hiring Contracts Manager job near me in Suffolk! This is your chance to work on exciting projects, grow professionally, and enjoy a rewarding career with competitive pay and excellent benefits. Whether you're an experienced professional or looking to take the next step, this role offers the perfect opportunity to enhance your skills and make an impact. Don’t miss out—apply today via Vita CV and take your career to the next level!
© Vita CV: Registered in England and Wales (16187919).