Location: Hertfordshire Sites Across Home Counties Salary: £85,000 – £95,000 Car Allowance Package Projects: Healthcare, Education, Commercial (New Build & Refurb) Project Values: £1m – £5m We’re recruiting for a Senior Contracts Manager to join a respected and well-run main contractor with a reputation for delivering on time, on budget, and to high standards — no fluff, just good work. You’ll take ownership of multiple projects (typically 3-4 live jobs at any one time) across the region, ensuring they run smoothly from pre-start through to handover. Key Responsibilities: * Oversee full project lifecycle from contract award to final account * Manage site teams, subcontractors, and client relationships * Ensure build quality, health & safety, and programme deadlines are met * Work closely with Commercial and Estimating to ensure margin protection * Report directly to the MD, with autonomy to run your own division What You’ll Bring: * Experience as a Contracts Manager (ideally Senior) with a main contractor * Background in running multiple projects in live environments * Strong technical knowledge of new build and refurbishment * Clear leadership style — decisive, calm under pressure, respected by teams * Must be based within 1 hour of Hertfordshire What You’ll Get: * Genuine autonomy and trust to manage your own projects * Solid company with repeat business and healthy order book * Low staff turnover — people stay here because it works * No micromanagement — just support when you need it This is a role for someone who’s done the groundwork, can manage multiple sites with confidence, and wants to be part of a business where your input matters. Want to hear more? Let’s talk