Job Title: Contracts Manager Location: Midlands (Malvern office) Due to business growth, Thorn Baker's award-winning client is looking for a Contracts Manager to join their Small Works team. As a family business with nearly 30 years' experience under their belts, their vision is to develop a business at the cutting edge of construction, while developing their people's skills support a long-term career. Now one of the UK's leading regional contractors, they deliver a range of public and private sector projects from £250k up to £30 million across a number of fields including education, healthcare, residential and leisure. What's in it for you: £65,000 - £80,000 per annum car allowance Generous pension scheme private healthcare Car salary sacrifice / Cycle to work schemes. Paid professional memberships. Training and development opportunities. Your Responsibilities: Develop and manage construction phase Health & Safety (H&S) plans in coordination with the H&S Manager, ensuring all project documentation is complete and compliant before site commencement. Conduct regular site visits to monitor quality, safety, and welfare standards, ensuring all incidents, accidents, and near misses are promptly reported Identify resource requirements early, manage scheduling and allocation effectively, and maintain project progress through structured meetings with design teams and subcontractors. Manage strong client relationships, chair collaborative planning workshops, and coach teams on best practices for project execution. Ensure post-completion processes are managed smoothly including annual PDRs for staff, and promote a culture of continuous improvement and innovation. Full job description available upon request Required Skills: Enthusiasm and determination A minimum of 10 years' industry experience Be capable of Contracts Managing multiple projects simultaneously across a variety of commercial, healthcare and educational settings Experience of working on NEC &JCT projects including design and build Capable of managing projects up to £7m. For more information on the role please contact Will at Thorn Baker on (phone number removed) or email: TCH01