Contracts Manager

Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire
Bennett and Game

Position: Contracts Manager
Location: Based near Aylesbury
Salary: £55,000 – £65,000 + Vehicle (TBC)

A leading construction and maintenance contractor is seeking a Contracts Manager to join their expanding senior leadership team.

Operating across commercial construction, reactive maintenance, and FM works, the business is continuing to grow its frameworks and long-term client base. This role is suited to a commercially minded professional who takes ownership of contractual obligations, protects project profitability, and brings strong leadership across multiple schemes.

Contracts Manager – Role Overview

• The Contracts Manager will act as the commercial and contractual lead across a portfolio of projects.
• Working alongside the Operations Manager and reporting directly to the Directors, you will ensure programmes, risk, and contractual compliance are well-managed from pre-start to completion.
• This position requires a calm, confident communicator with strong contract knowledge and the ability to guide project teams while safeguarding the company’s commercial position.

Contracts Manager – Key Responsibilities

• Lead the commercial and contractual performance of multiple projects
• Review contracts, scopes, and risks at pre-construction stage and brief delivery teams
• Monitor programme performance and ensure obligations, dependencies, and delays are tracked
• Oversee subcontract procurement, scopes, and commercial alignment
• Lead variation management, delay notices, extensions of time, and commercial claims
• Review cost-to-complete reports, margin performance, and project profitability
• Act as the escalation point for contractual matters and client discussions
• Support Project Managers and operational staff in developing commercial awareness
• Ensure robust documentation, compliance, and communication across all live projects

Contracts Manager – Requirements

• 5+ years’ experience in a Contracts Manager or Senior Project Manager role within construction, maintenance, or FM
• Strong knowledge of JCT contracts and core construction law principles
• Proven experience managing variations, delay notices, subcontract packages, and risk
• Commercially aware with confidence overseeing project financial performance
• Strong communication skills with the ability to protect company interests professionally
• Experienced across frameworks, refurbishments, and maintenance-style works
• Collaborative, organised, and able to support teams while maintaining firm expectations

Contracts Manager – Certifications / Qualifications

• SMSTS, CSCS (Black/White) and First Aid
• HNC / HND / Degree in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying or similar
• Additional training/CPD in Contract Law or Construction Claims advantageous

Contracts Manager – Salary & Benefits

• Salary: £55,000 – £65,000 (DOE)
• Company Vehicle
• Annual company bonus scheme (company discretion)
• 20 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays
• Holiday buying scheme
• Company pension scheme
• Structured training and ongoing professional development
• Clear opportunities for career progression within our supportive team

Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.
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