Job Description
Contracts Manager – Senior Commercial Role in Construction\nLocation: North East of England (with travel as required)\nJob Type: Full-time, Permanent\n\nAre you a commercial powerhouse with a talent for turning complex contracts into profitable, well-managed projects? We’re seeking a Contracts Manager to join a leading civil engineering contractor, overseeing the commercial and legal aspects of high-value construction and tender projects. This is a pivotal role where your expertise will directly influence project outcomes, mitigate risk, and drive profitability.\n\nWhat You’ll Do:\n\nLead Contract Negotiations: Review tender-stage contracts and secure favourable terms with clients, subcontractors, and suppliers.\n\nManage Risk: Identify and mitigate commercial and legal risks across multiple projects.\n\nDrive Procurement & Administration: Manage supplier selection, contract administration, and performance evaluation to keep projects on track.\n\nOptimize Costs: Conduct cost reviews and value engineering exercises to maximize project profitability.\n\nCollaborate Across Teams: Work closely with Estimators, Bid Managers, Design Engineers, and Quantity Surveyors to deliver project success.\n\nEnsure Compliance: Maintain high standards across specifications, safety, legisl...