Contracts Manager Rail & Construction Projects
Location: Office-based near Newark & Grantham (Easily commutable from Nottingham, Lincoln, Peterborough)
Salary: Up to GBP60,000 + 25 days holiday, pension, free parking
Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday 8:00am to 4:00pm
About Us
We re a well-established contractor working closely with a large Rail company on long-term frameworks across stations, depots, offices, and operational buildings. We take pride in delivering high-quality refurbishment and construction projects safely, on time, and within budget.
With a growing pipeline of work, we re now looking for a Commercial Manager to join our friendly, close-knit team. You ll play a key role in managing contracts, driving profitability, and ensuring everything runs smoothly from contract award through to final account.
Why Join Us?
* Long-term, secure workload through Network Rail frameworks
* Office-based role with a great team culture everyone pulls together
* Real ownership of your work you re not just a cog in the machine
* No late nights or weekend work we value work-life balance
* Free on-site parking, company pension, and 25 days holiday + bank holidays
What You ll Be Doing
* Managing the full commercial lifecycle of rail building refurbishment projects
* Preparing and negotiating contracts, managing variations, and tracking costs
* Producing accurate forecasts, cost reports, and financial summaries
* Working closely with site and project teams to monitor progress and performance
* Overseeing subcontractor agreements, performance, and payments
* Supporting bids, tenders, and business development activity
* Ensuring compliance with commercial, health & safety, and quality standards
What We re Looking For
* Experienced Commercial Manager or Contracts Manager
* Background in construction, civils, or rail infrastructure
* Strong knowledge of building contracts and commercial frameworks
* Confident negotiator with great attention to detail
* Organised, proactive, and able to manage multiple live projects
Let s Talk
If you're looking for a role where your input truly makes a difference, not just spreadsheets and paperwork, we d love to hear from you.
Apply today or contact Tamzin at CV Bay, East Midlands office #J-18808-Ljbffr