Job Description

Job Title:

Construction Contracts Manager

Location:

London / Essex

Position Type:

Freelance / Permanent / Full-time

Overview:

The Construction Contracts Manager is responsible for overseeing the successful delivery of construction projects from inception to completion. Working for a main contractor, the Contracts Manager ensures projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards, while managing contractual and commercial risks.

Key Responsibilities:

Oversee and manage multiple construction contracts to ensure profitable and timely delivery. Coordinate and liaise with clients, consultants, subcontractors, suppliers, and internal teams. Review contracts, variations, and events. Monitor project progress against timelines and budgets, implementing corrective actions as needed. Ensure compliance with health & safety regulations, environmental standards, and company policies. Administer contractual obligations Lead and motivate project teams, including site managers, design teams and subcontractors. Conduct regular site visits to monitor quality, safety, and progress. Prepare and submit progress reports, and facilitate client meetings. Produce construction programmes Utilise company's project management software Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks.

Scope of Work:

Managing construction contracts valued from 250k to 10 million. Ensuring projects adhere to legal, safety, and environmental standards. Overseeing both pre-construction planning and on-site delivery phases. Acting as the primary point of contact for contractual matters. Supporting commercial teams in pricing and bidding for future projects. Driving continuous improvement in project delivery processes.

Qualifications & Experience:

Proven experience in construction contract management in the UK. Strong knowledge of JCT, NEC, and other standard form contracts. Excellent project management, problem solving, and communication skills. Relevant construction qualification (e.g., HNC, HND, degree). Health & Safety qualification (e.g., CSCS, SMSTS).

Reporting Line:

Reports to: Director Works Alongside: Commercial Manager Manages: Site Managers, Clients, Consultants and Contract Administrators
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent, Temp to perm, Freelance

Pay: 65,000.00-85,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Free parking
Work Location: In person