Contracts Manager

Cityscape Recruitment
Salary: £70,000 £80,000 (dependent on experience)
About the Role

Our client is a growing, medium-sized main contractor with a strong track record in industrial, commercial, and logistics construction projects. They are seeking an experienced Contracts Manager to oversee commercial management and contract delivery on high-value schemes, ensuring projects are delivered on time, on budget, and to the highest standards.

This is a key position for a proactive professional who thrives in complex project environments and is passionate about driving programme certainty, quality, and client satisfaction.
Key Responsibilities

• Manage contracts from pre-construction through to project completion
• Lead commercial, contractual, and risk management across multiple industrial and logistics projects
• Produce accurate cost reporting, forecasts, and commercial documentation
• Negotiate and manage subcontractor agreements, variations, and claims
• Maintain strong client relationships and support business development initiatives
• Ensure compliance with contractual obligations, health & safety, and quality standards
• Provide guidance and support to site teams on commercial matters
• Contribute to process improvement and the development of best practice within the contracts team.

Candidate Requirements

• Proven experience as a Contracts Manager within the industrial and logistics construction sector
• Strong track record managing projects up to £30m
• Excellent commercial awareness and understanding of contractual frameworks
• Ability to manage risk, budget, and programme on complex projects
• Strong negotiation, communication, and leadership skills
• Experience with a proactive contractor model and collaborative supply chain management is highly desirable

What s on Offer

• Competitive salary of £70,000 £80,000
• Opportunity to join a rapidly growing, client-focused construction business
• Work on a varied portfolio of industrial and logistics projects
• Career development and progression within a company investing in tools, processes, and management structures