Contracts Manager
Start March 2026
Bradford / Leeds – West Yorkshire
Permanent
£60,000 - £65,000 (Inclusive of vehicle Allowance)
Company Benefits / Bonus Scheme
My client are a well-established construction contractor with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality projects across the healthcare and education sectors. Due to continued growth, they are now seeking an experienced Contracts Manager to join their team on a permanent basis.
THE ROLE:
As Contracts Manager, you will be responsible for the successful delivery of 3–4 live projects at any one time, typically valued between £1m – £3m. Projects are primarily within live healthcare and medical environments, as well as education settings, requiring a high level of planning, coordination, and stakeholder management.
You will take full responsibility for contracts from pre-construction through to completion, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
•Managing multiple projects within live healthcare and education environments
•Overall responsibility for programme, cost control, quality, and H&S compliance
•Leading and supporting Project Managers and site teams
•Managing client relationships and liaising with consultants and stakeholders
•Overseeing subcontractor performance and commercial control
•Ensuring compliance with all contractual and regulatory requirements
ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS:
•Proven experience as a Contracts Manager (or Senior Project Manager ready to step up)
•Essential experience working in live medical or healthcare project environments
•Strong background delivering projects in the £1m – £3m range
•Experience within healthcare and/or education sectors
•Excellent organisational, leadership, and communication skills
•Strong knowledge of UK construction regulations and H&S standards
Apply now with an up to date CV or contact Dan Standish at Kenton Black (Leeds) for more information