Job Title: Contracts Manager
Location: Leeds, West Yorkshire (With Hybrid Working Travelling Throughout the North)
Salary: £60,000 to £70,000 + £6,000 Car Allowance
Additional Package
- Couple healthcare membership (BUPA)
- Increased Employers Pension Contributions (5%)
- 33 days total annual holidays (including public holidays)
Role Overview
Contracts Manager to oversee build and refurbishment on packages on commercial office, healthcare, education projects and public sector projects valued from £500k to £6m across North East and Midlands. You will manage works with a focus on delivering projects successfully, on time, and within budget.
Key Requirements
- Using software such as Asta Power Project
- 5+ years experience as a Project / Contracts Manager working for a Main Contractor on new build and refurbishment projects
- Full UK Driving Licence
- CSCS Black or White Card
- SMSTS
- First Aid
Responsibilities
- Leading tenders from initial enquiry through to submission, including developing programmes (ASTA), writing clear methodologies, and supporting work‑winning activities
- Reviewing project scope, identifying risks and opportunities, and contributing to bid strategy and value engineering proposals
- Managing a varied portfolio of projects (£500k-£5m+) including internal refurbishments, external works, cladding, extensions, and small new builds within live/occupied environments
- Operating across sectors including education, healthcare, blue light, and public sector clients, ensuring compliance with security and operational requirements
- Working as a visiting Contracts Manager across the North East to Midlands, reporting into Operations Manager / Director
- Producing and maintaining detailed project programmes (ASTA), monitoring progress and implementing corrective actions where required
- Coordinating with internal teams, consultants, and clients, chairing project and design meetings both on and off site
- Overseeing procurement, labour selection, and subcontractor management to ensure efficient project delivery
- Managing multiple live projects through to completion, including quality control, snagging, and final handover
- Ensuring all H&S requirements are met, including site setup, documentation, and implementation of RAMS
- Monitoring project performance against KPIs, budgets, and timelines, including managing variations and cost control throughout the lifecycle
- Maintaining accurate project trackers and internal systems to ensure up-to-date reporting and transparency
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