Contracts Manager – Healthcare/Education/Commercial Construction Bedfordshire | Permanent Opportunity | Established Main Contractor We are an established and growing construction company based in Bedfordshire, delivering high-quality projects across the South East. With a strong pipeline of secured healthcare schemes, we are now seeking an experienced Contracts Manager to strengthen our senior leadership team. This position requires a strong main contractor background and proven experience delivering healthcare construction and refurbishment projects within live or regulated environments. The Role: As Contracts Manager, you will take overall responsibility for multiple projects across the healthcare sector, ensuring operational excellence from pre-construction through to completion and handover. Key responsibilities will include: * Overseeing several live healthcare projects simultaneously * Leading and supporting Project Managers and site teams * Ensuring delivery against programme, budget, quality, and safety targets * Maintaining strong client relationships, including NHS Trusts and private healthcare providers * Managing risk, procurement strategy, and commercial performance * Driving compliance in line with healthcare regulations and HTM standards * Reporting regularly to Directors on project and financial performance The Ideal Candidate: * Demonstrable experience in a Contracts Manager or Senior Project Manager role * Strong track record delivering healthcare construction or refurbishment schemes * Background working for a recognised main contractor * Ability to manage multiple projects and teams concurrently * Excellent commercial acumen and programme management capability * Strong leadership, communication, and client-facing skills This is a long-term opportunity within a reputable contractor offering stability, progression, and involvement in high-profile healthcare developments. For a confidential conversation, please get in touch