Contracts Manager

Vacancy Summary

Job Title: Contracts Manager

Job Type: Permanent

Job Ref: #1358

Location: Cambridge

Start Date: ASAP

Salary: c£80k-£85k basic plus competitive package including:

• Car Allowance including option for salary sacrifice electric car scheme
• Market leading holiday allowance
• Performance bonus
• Pension
• Employee rewards including days out, trips and vouchers

Company & Project

Apple Technical Recruitment is working exclusively with a privately owned medium sized main contractor with 20+ years of history in East Anglia.

With a secure pipeline of work from their Cambridge based regional office, this main contractor operating in multiple sectors including commercial, retail, residential, mixed-use and healthcare is seeking to recruit a talented Contracts Manager to join its growing construction management team.

Our client has an excellent reputation in the main contracting market, holding key positions on leading frameworks and maintaining a busy pipeline of work due to successful project wins.

The business is known for its supportive culture, high staff retention rates and successful track record in the local area.

Duties & Responsibilities

The successful candidate will take responsibility for overseeing 2-3 projects and reporting to a Regional Director. They will initially work closely with the pre-construction team to manage the project from tender and award stage, liaising with site delivery teams throughout the project to oversee the project to completion.

The successful candidate will have an active and hands‑on role in the management of the planning, design and contract administration on the project on an ongoing basis.

They will be an excellent communicator, with a track record for successfully delivering projects on time, to a high quality and promoting excellent standards of Health and Safety.

Desirable Experience

• Previously held a Contracts Manager role managing multiple projects over c£5m in single value.
• Experience working in the Cambridge market would be desirable.
• Exceptional client facing and management skills, experience in leading teams of c15 staff.
• Experience working on 2-stage projects would be advantageous.
• Ideally from a Site Management or Engineering background.
• Previous Roles: Contracts Manager OR Project Manager OR Senior Project Manager.

Qualifications & Skills

Degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management or comparable qualification.

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