Senior Contracts Manager

Candidate Profile

• Senior Construction Contracts Manager – Salary Band: £70,000 – £80,000 + Package

Key Requirements

• Main contractor background – SME preferred
• Proven track record in public‑sector construction projects
• Currently operating at senior/head of contracts level
• Demonstrable experience in framework delivery
• Strong presence in Wales/West Midlands construction sector preferred
• Minimum 8 years in construction contract management
• Must demonstrate projects delivered ahead of programme
• Strong history of maintaining project margins
• Experience with public sector frameworks
• NEC4 and JCT contract expertise
• Track record of successful supply chain management
• Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously
• History of implementing process improvements

Technical Skills

• Expert understanding of construction contracts
• Strong commercial and contractual awareness
• Advanced understanding of public sector procurement
• Proficient with construction management software
• Ability to analyse and improve project performance

Qualifications

• MCIOB preferred
• Degree in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying or related field
• Full UK driving licence

Personal Attributes

• Strong leadership capabilities
• Excellent communication skills at all levels
• Strategic thinker with commercial acumen
• Results‑driven with a proven track record
• Ambitious with director‑level potential

Key Differentiators to Look For

• Evidence of early project completion
• History of cost savings/margin improvements
• Experience with Welsh Government frameworks
• Track record of process improvement
• Strong client relationships in public sector

Items of Concern

• Limited public sector experience
• Purely residential/private sector background

Further Notes

• Must be able to provide specific examples of project success
• Regional knowledge essential
• Public sector relationships are highly valued

Additional Requirements

• Must be able to travel throughout Wales/West Midlands
• Current framework experience to be detailed in CV
• References from public sector clients preferred

Working Conditions

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

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