Contracts Manager

Woolston, Warrington
Building Careers UK

Contracts Manager

Location: Warrington
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent, Hybrid
Salary: Competitive + Package

I’m currently recruiting for an experienced Contracts Manager to join a well-established and growing design & build business based in Warrington. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a strong construction background and proven experience delivering commercial fit-out or refurbishment projects valued between 1m- 8m.

My client is looking for a confident and commercially aware professional who can take ownership of projects from tender through to completion, while managing client relationships, site teams, programme delivery, and commercial performance.

The successful candidate will be personable, proactive, and capable of leading multiple projects across the UK.

The Role

As Contracts Manager, you’ll play a key role in overseeing the successful delivery of projects across all phases, ensuring they are completed safely, on time, within budget, and to a high standard.

Key Responsibilities

Tender & Pre-Construction

• Producing logistics plans, methodologies, construction programmes, and tender documentation
• Attending tender interviews and providing delivery expertise
• Advising on project buildability, design, and delivery strategy
• Managing mobilisation activities and coordinating internal handovers
• Working closely with Health & Safety teams to ensure compliance and best practice
• Supporting procurement planning alongside Quantity Surveyors and wider project teams
• Liaising with clients, consultants, and landlord representatives throughout pre-construction

Project Delivery

• Overseeing project teams across multiple live sites
• Managing programme performance and reporting against critical path milestones
• Maintaining strong client relationships and managing expectations throughout delivery
• Supporting Site Managers and Project Managers with operational challenges
• Ensuring health & safety standards are consistently maintained
• Escalating and resolving project issues proactively

Commercial Management

• Managing projects in a commercially efficient manner
• Reviewing CVRs and supporting commercial reporting
• Working alongside Quantity Surveyors on procurement and variations management
• Identifying opportunities to improve profitability and project performance

Project Completion

• Driving projects through to successful completion and handover
• Supporting aftercare teams where required
• Reviewing supply chain performance and KPI reporting

Requirements

• Previous experience working as a Contracts Manager within design & build, fit-out, or refurbishment sectors
• Experience managing projects valued between 1m- 8m
• Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills
• Commercially aware with a proactive mindset
• SMSTS and CSCS Card
• Proficient in Microsoft Project and Microsoft Office
• Full UK Driving Licence

What’s on Offer

• Hybrid working arrangement
• Opportunity to work on high-profile projects across the UK
• Supportive and collaborative working environment
• Long-term career progression within a growing business
• Competitive salary and benefits package

Apply: Ready to bring your expertise to the team? Apply today!

Contact Daniel Addison on (phone number removed) or apply with your CV to (url removed)

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