Senior Contracts Manager

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Senior Contracts Manager -

Location: Buckinghamshire, Hertfordshire, Berkshire

Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent

Reporting To: Managing Director

Role Overview

The Senior Contracts Manager will take full operational responsibility for the successful delivery of multiple construction projects, overseeing site teams, programmes, quality, health & safety and client relationships. The role will ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget and to a high standard, acting as the link between senior management and site-based teams.

Key Responsibilities

Project Delivery & Operations

• Oversee multiple live projects from pre-construction through to completion and handover
• Manage site managers, project managers and subcontractors across projects
• Ensure programmes are achieved and resources are effectively planned
• Drive high standards of workmanship, quality control and site presentation

Health, Safety & Compliance

• Take overall responsibility for health & safety performance across sites
• Ensure compliance with company procedures, CDM regulations and site standards
• Carry out site audits, inspections and toolbox talks

Client & Stakeholder Management

• Act as key point of contact for clients, consultants and design teams
• Chair progress meetings and provide regular project updates
• Resolve site issues quickly to maintain strong client relationships

Cost & Programme Control (Delivery Focused)

• Work closely with commercial team to monitor project budgets and variations
• Manage subcontractor performance and productivity
• Identify risks to programme or delivery and implement corrective action

Pre-Construction & Planning Support

• Contribute to buildability reviews, programmes and method statements
• Support tender handover and mobilisation of new projects
• Assist with procurement planning alongside commercial and site teams

Leadership & Team Development

• Lead, mentor and develop site management teams
• Promote a positive site culture focused on safety, quality and delivery
• Drive consistent standards across all projects

Experience & Qualifications

• Strong background as a Contracts Manager, Project Manager or Senior Site Manager within construction
• Proven experience delivering multiple projects concurrently
• Experience working for a main contractor or residential/commercial contractor
• Excellent knowledge of construction processes, sequencing and site operations
• Strong health & safety awareness and leadership
• Trade background or construction-related qualification preferred

Key Skills & Attributes

• Strong leadership and people management ability
• Excellent organisational and planning skills
• Confident client-facing communicator
• Proactive problem-solver with a delivery-first mindset
• Ability to manage pressure across multiple live sites
• High standards for quality and site performance