Contracts Manager

Bristol, Gloucestershire
Aldwych Consulting

Contracts Manager – Main Contractor
Bristol, Bath & Surrounding Areas
70,000 – 75,000 + Package (dependent on experience)

Are you an experienced Contracts Manager with a proven track record of delivering projects across new build, refurbishment, and fit-out schemes? This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established main contractor with a strong regional presence, taking the reins on multiple projects across Bristol, Bath and neighbouring areas.

The Company

This SME regional main contractor has built a reputation for delivering high-quality schemes across sectors including commercial (Fit out) and residential (including student accommodation). With a strong order book and continued growth, they are seeking a Contracts Manager to act as the number two to the Construction Director, driving project delivery and ensuring excellence across all live sites.

The Role

As Contracts Manager, you will:

• Take overall responsibility for the successful delivery of multiple projects from pre-construction through to completion.
• Oversee and support Site Managers across a range of schemes, ensuring programme, cost, and quality targets are achieved.
• Manage internal and external packages (envelope, shell & core, M&E, finishes) across new build, refurbishment, and fit-out projects.
• Work closely with the consultants, interrogating drawings, ensuring buildability, and resolving technical queries.
• Implement robust health & safety standards in line with company policy and current legislation.
• Report directly into the Construction Director, providing regular progress updates and identifying areas of risk or opportunity.

The ideal Contracts Manager will bring:

• Demonstrable experience working for a main contractor in a Contracts Manager, Senior Project Manager or similar role.
• Strong all-round construction knowledge covering new build, refurbishment, and fit-out projects.
• Excellent understanding of design management, able to challenge and coordinate consultants, subcontractors, and supply chain.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects concurrently across different sectors.
• Strong commercial awareness and ability to support project teams with cost control and value engineering.
• Exceptional leadership and communication skills, with the ability to motivate and get the best from teams.

What’s On Offer

• Competitive basic salary ( 70k – 75k) plus package.
• The chance to step into a senior role as the number two to the Construction Director.
• A diverse pipeline of projects across the South West, from medium-scale new builds to complex refurbishments.
• Genuine career progression opportunities within a growing contractor.

Please note that we are unable to provide work sponsorship for this position.

Aldwych Consulting values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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