Contracts Manager – Rail & Construction Projects
Location: Office-based near Newark & Grantham (Easily commutable from Nottingham, Lincoln, Peterborough)
Salary: Up to £60,000 + 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. #ENG1
Apply today or contact Tamzin at CV Bay, East Midlands office