Contracts Manager Job at Whaddon, Buckinghamshire Full Time

Job Title: Contracts Manager

Location: Gloucester, GL4
Salary: £60,000+ depending on experience

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Contracts Manager to oversee multiple construction projects, ensuring they are delivered safely, efficiently, on time, and within budget. This is a key leadership role requiring strong commercial awareness, excellent organisational skills, and the ability to manage several live sites simultaneously.

You will be responsible for driving performance across projects, maintaining programme control, and ensuring high-quality delivery from inception through to completion.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee multiple construction projects from start to completion
• Ensure all projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to required quality standards
• Manage site teams, Site Managers, subcontractors, and suppliers
• Monitor project progress and implement corrective actions where required
• Control and manage project budgets, cost reports, and forecasting
• Chair site and progress meetings with clients and stakeholders
• Ensure full compliance with health & safety regulations and company procedures
• Maintain strong client relationships and act as the key point of contact for project delivery
• Support procurement, planning, and commercial teams where required
• Identify risks and implement effective mitigation strategies

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Contracts Manager within the construction industry
• Strong track record of delivering multiple projects simultaneously
• Excellent understanding of project controls, budgeting, and programme management
• Experience in residential, commercial, or mixed-use construction environments
• Strong leadership and team management skills
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities
• SMSTS, CSCS (preferred), and relevant construction qualifications
• Commercially aware with strong problem-solving skills

What s on Offer

• Salary £60,000+ depending on experience
• Opportunity to manage a diverse portfolio of projects
• Strong pipeline of secured work
• Career progression within a growing business
• Supportive and professional working environment