Location: Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, South East, UKPosition: Contracts Manager Location: Based near Aylesbury Salary: £55,000 - £65,000 + Vehicle (TBC)A leading construction and maintenance contractor is seeking a Contracts Manager to join their expanding senior leadership team. Operating across commercial construction, reactive maintenance, and FM works, the business is continuing to grow its frameworks and long-term client base. This role is suited to a commercially minded professional who takes ownership of contractual obligations, protects project profitability, and brings strong leadership across multiple schemes.Contracts Manager - Role OverviewThe Contracts Manager will act as the commercial and contractual lead across a portfolio of projects.Working alongside the Operations Manager and reporting directly to the Directors, you will ensure programmes, risk, and contractual compliance are well-managed from pre-start to completion.This position requires a calm, confident communicator with strong contract knowledge and the ability to guide project teams while safeguarding the company's commercial position.Contracts Manager - Key ResponsibilitiesLead the commercial and contractual performance of multiple projectsReview contracts, scopes, and risks at pre-construction stage and brief delivery teamsMonitor programme performance and ensure obligations, dependencies, and delays are trackedOversee subcontract procurement, scopes, and commercial alignmentLead variation management, delay notices, extensions of time, and commercial claimsReview cost-to-complete reports, margin performance, and project profitabilityAct as the escalation point for contractual matters and client discussionsSupport Project Managers and operational staff in developing commercial awarenessEnsure robust documentation, compliance, and communication across all live projectsContracts Manager - Requirements5+ years' experience in a Contracts Manager or Senior Project Manager role within construction, maintenance, or FMStrong knowledge of JCT contracts and core construction law principlesProven experience managing variations, delay notices, subcontract packages, and riskCommercially aware with confidence overseeing project financial performanceStrong communication skills with the ability to protect company interests professionallyExperienced across frameworks, refurbishments, and maintenance-style worksCollaborative, organised, and able to support teams while maintaining firm expectationsContracts Manager - Certifications / QualificationsSMSTS, CSCS (Black/White) and First AidHNC / HND / Degree in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying or similarAdditional training/CPD in Contract Law or Construction Claims advantageousContracts Manager - Salary & BenefitsSalary: £55,000 - £65,000 (DOE)Company VehicleAnnual company bonus scheme (company discretion)20 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidaysHoliday buying schemeCompany pension schemeStructured training and ongoing professional developmentClear opportunities for career progression within our supportive teamBennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.We are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy, and in accordance with GDPR by applying you are granting us consent to process your data, contact you about the services we offer, and submit your CV for the role you have applied for. TPBN1_UKTJ