Contracts Manager in Nottingham

Job Description

Job Title: Contracts Manager\n\nLocation: East Midlands (projects within approximately 1-hour radius)\n\nSalary: £70,000 - £80,000 + package\n\nAbout the Company\n\nA well-established regional construction business delivering commercial new build, fit-out, and refurbishment projects across sectors including education, office, and general commercial developments. Projects are typically delivered within a defined regional area, allowing for limited travel.\n\nRole Overview\n\nThe Contracts Manager will be responsible for overseeing the successful delivery of multiple construction projects, ensuring they are completed safely, on time, within budget, and to a high standard.\n\nThis is a hands-on role suited to someone with a main contracting background who is comfortable managing several live sites and leading project teams.\n\nResponsibilities\n\nManage multiple projects from pre-construction through to completion\nLead and coordinate site teams, including Project Managers, Site Managers, and subcontractors\nEnsure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to required quality standards\nOversee programme planning, construction methodology, and site logistics\nMonitor commercial performance, including costs, margins, variations, and risk\nBuild and maintain strong client relationships, acting as a key point of contact\nLead project meetings and provide clear progress and performance reporting\nEnsure compliance with health & safety, environmental, and quality standards\nDrive team performance, resource planning, and continuous improvement \n\nRequirements\n\nProven experience as a Contracts Manager or Senior Project Manager within a main contractor\nStrong track record delivering commercial construction projects (e.g. new build, fit-out, refurbishment, education, or office schemes)\nExperience managing multiple projects simultaneously\nStrong commercial awareness and financial management skills\nExcellent client-facing and stakeholder management ability\nEffective leadership and team management skills\nRelevant construction qualification (HNC/HND/Degree )\nSMSTS / CSCS certification and full UK driving licence \n\nKey Benefits\n\nRegionally based projects with limited travel requirements\nStrong pipeline of ongoing work\nSupport from an established and financially stable organisation\nCompetitive salary, car allowance, bonus, and benefits package