Contracts Manager
Job Description
Contracts Manager - Healthcare Project - £350-£400/day - Bournemouth - Contract Role\n\nYour new company\n 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.\n\nYour new role\n 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.\n\nResponsibilities will include:\n\nTaking full ownership of the contract and ensuring successful delivery of all project phases.\nOverseeing all personnel assigned to the contract, ensuring efficient delivery and strong team coordination.\nEnsuring health, safety, and wellbeing standards are upheld across all operations.\nLeading on programme management, identifying pinch points or risks, and implementing solutions.\nOverseeing the installation of M&E systems, ensuring designs and specifications are accurately followed.\nNegotiating terms and managing performance of suppliers and subcontractors.\nEnsuring works are completed in line with NEC 3 or NEC 4 contractual requirements.\nCoordinating across internal and external stakeholders to deliver works to cost, time, and quality standards.What you will need to succeed:\n\nProven contract management experience on high-value construction or M&E projects, ideally in the healthcare sector.\nStrong knowledge and practical experience of NEC 3 or NEC 4 contracts.\nBackground in mechanical and electrical systems with the ability to oversee complex installations.\nAbility to proactively manage programmes, spot issues early, and deliver corrective actions.\nExcellent planning, organisational, and communication skills.\nDemonstrated ability to lead teams and ensure safe and compliant project execution.What you get in return:\n\nA competitive day rate of £350-£400, depending on experience.\nThe opportunity to lead a flagship healthcare infrastructure project that will serve the local community.\nA highly collaborative project environment with strong technical and commercial support.\nThe chance to make a visible impact while working with a forward-thinking and safety-focused organisation.\nImmediate start available, with potential for contract extension based on performance and project phases.How to Apply\n\nTo apply for this position, please submit your CV and a cover letter highlighting your relevant experience and interest in this opportunity.
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