Job Title: Contracts Manager
Location: Essex
Permanent Salary: DOE - Circa £80,000 – £90,000 + package (see below)
Client: Top 10 Tier 1 Main Contractor
We are recruiting on behalf of a highly respected, top 10 Tier 1 main contractor with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality projects across the UK. Due to ongoing project wins and growth in the region, they are looking to appoint an experienced Contracts Manager to oversee 2–3 live projects & their associated site teams across the Essex region.
The bulk of current workload sits within the education sector, delivering large-scale school and college builds (Values upwards up £30m+ up to around £80m each, on 2-3 year programmes). However, our client also delivers a wide variety of high-value new-build and refurbishment schemes across healthcare, commercial, industrial, leisure, and residential sectors.
Key Requirements:
• Proven background working in a Contract Manager role for main contractors
• Experience managing multiple live construction projects of values circa £30m +
• Strong leadership and client-facing skills
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to sites as required
• Essex-based or commutable to the region
• Comfortable with a blend of site, office, and remote working
• Be willing and able to provide verifiable work references
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Package:
As well as a competitive basis salary our client also offers a comprehensive benefits package inc. private healthcare + £5k car allowance + 10% discretionary bonus + 12% pension + laptop/phone + 25 days holidays plus bank holidays
How to apply:
If you’re an established Contracts Manager looking for a long-term position with a reputable contractor, we’d love to hear from you. Please apply with your CV in the first instance via email