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. 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