Contracts Manager Location: Derby, Derbyshire, UK Salary: Competitive, DOE (Dependent on Experience) Type: Full-Time, Permanent We are looking for an experienced Contracts Manager to join a growing business specialising in structural steel fabrication and the delivery of engineered steel solutions across key infrastructure and construction sectors in the UK. The Role As Contracts Manager, you will oversee commercial and contractual aspects of projects from bid stage through to completion, ensuring effective delivery, risk management, and profitable outcomes. Your main responsibilities will include: Leading contract preparation, negotiation, and review Managing commercial risk and ensuring compliance with contractual obligations Coordinating with internal teams (estimating, operations, project management) Overseeing client communications and stakeholder relationships Monitoring project budgets, cashflow, valuations, and change control Reporting performance to senior leadership and supporting continuous improvement About You Proven experience in a contracts, commercial or commercial management role within engineering, fabrication, construction or heavy industry Strong understanding of contract law, commercial principles and risk management Excellent negotiation, communication and stakeholder management skills Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a dynamic environment Commercially-aware with strong financial and analytical skills What's on Offer Competitive salary dependent on experience A key leadership role with clear influence on commercial performance Opportunity to work on technically-challenging infrastructure and fabrication projects Supportive team environment focused on quality and delivery If you are a proactive, commercially-minded professional looking to take the next step in your career as a Contracts Manager based in Derby, we'd love to hear from you.