Contracts Manager

Contracts Manager

North West / UK-Wide Travel
£45,000 - £60,000 + Car Allowance + Profit Share Bonus
Full-Time | Permanent
Deansgate Office Base | Predominantly Site-Based

A Contracts Manager Role With Real Autonomy and Earning Potential

Are you an experienced Contracts Manager looking to join a growing construction business where you'll have genuine responsibility, autonomy, and the opportunity to directly influence project success?

Our client is an ambitious and expanding contractor with a turnover of approximately £13 million and plans to continue growing significantly over the coming years. Due to a strong pipeline of new and repeat business, they are now looking to appoint an experienced Contracts Manager to support multiple projects across the North West and wider UK.

This is an ideal opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys taking ownership of projects rather than working within a heavily corporate structure.

The Role

As Contracts Manager, you will oversee a portfolio of live projects, typically managing 3-4 schemes at any one time.

You'll be responsible for coordinating trades, suppliers, site teams, and subcontractors while ensuring projects are delivered safely, profitably, and to programme.

Unlike larger organisations, this role offers significant freedom and responsibility, making it perfect for someone who can work independently and manage their own workload.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing multiple live projects simultaneously
• Overseeing project delivery from start through to completion
• Building and maintaining relationships with subcontractors, suppliers, and site teams
• Managing project budgets and commercial performance
• Coordinating Foremen, trades, and subcontractors
• Ensuring projects are delivered safely, on schedule, and within budget
• Liaising with clients and maintaining strong working relationships
• Supporting procurement and subcontractor engagement
• Managing project documentation, reporting, and contractual matters
• Working closely with the wider commercial and operational teams

Projects are typically valued up to £300,000 , with larger projects managed by the company's dedicated Quantity Surveying team.

What We're Looking For

Essential

• Proven experience as a Contracts Manager within construction, fit-out, or refurbishment sectors
• Established network of trusted trades, suppliers, subcontractors, and Foremen
• Strong contract and project management capability
• Experience managing multiple projects concurrently
• Commercial awareness and budget management experience
• Excellent organisational and communication skills
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Comfortable travelling across the North West and UK when required

Ideal Candidate

You will be:

• Dynamic, proactive, and commercially minded
• Comfortable working within an entrepreneurial SME environment
• Capable of making decisions and managing your own diary
• A relationship-builder with strong industry contacts
• Someone who enjoys taking ownership and responsibility for project outcomes

This role is best suited to an experienced Contracts Manager rather than a Quantity Surveyor looking to move into operations.

What's On Offer?

Salary of £45,000 - £60,000

Car Allowance

25 Days Holiday plus Bank Holidays

Company Pension

Significant Autonomy and Responsibility

Strong Pipeline of Secured Work

Growing Business with Genuine Career Opportunities

Profit-Share Bonus Scheme

Profit Share Bonus

In addition to basic salary, the company operates a profitability-based bonus scheme. Once profitability exceeds agreed thresholds, the successful candidate receives a share of profits, typically adding an additional £20,000 - £40,000 per year to overall earnings.

Why Apply?

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Contracts Manager who wants to move away from a corporate environment and join a business where their contribution genuinely matters.

You'll be trusted to manage your own projects, build strong relationships, and play a key role in the company’s continued growth while benefiting from a highly attractive bonus structure and real earning potential.

If you're an ambitious Contracts Manager looking for autonomy, responsibility, and the chance to earn well beyond your basic salary, we'd love to hear from you.

Interview Process

• Initial Teams Interview
• Final Face-to-Face Interview with Senior Leadership

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