About The Role
Job Title: Contracts Manager
Location: Flexible base: Leeds / Warrington / Derby (with regular site presence across the UK)
Company: Balfour Beatty – Balvac
Reporting to the Operations Manager, you’ll be responsible for the end‑to‑end delivery of multiple projects, from work‑winning through to completion. You’ll balance commercial responsibility, operational leadership and customer focus, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, on budget and to the highest quality standards.
This role is office‑based from Leeds, Warrington or Derby, with regular time spent on site depending on project needs.
What You'll Be Doing
* Managing the delivery and performance of multiple projects, including full P&L responsibility
* Leading safety with passion and credibility, driving our Zero Harm culture
* Building and maintaining strong customer relationships, managing change and expectations throughout delivery
* Ensuring compliance with Balfour Beatty procedures, policies and governance
* Managing external consultants, subcontractors and supply chain partners
* Driving operational excellence through planning, risk management, project controls and Lean principles
* Championing sustainability, including waste, energy and water efficiency
* Using BIM, Lean Visual Management and digital tools to optimise delivery and safety
* Providing clear, robust reporting on progress, risk and performance to senior stakeholders
* Supporting repeat business and long‑term client partnerships through excellent delivery
Who We're Looking For
* Proven experience in Contracts or Project Management within the construction sector
* Strong leadership capability with the confidence to influence, motivate and lead teams
* Excellent communication and relationship‑management skills
* Sound commercial and financial awareness
* Experience (or strong understanding) of Lean construction principles
* Knowledge of contract conditions and change control processes
* A valid CSCS card
* Relevant professional or technical qualifications (desirable)
Why Join Balvac?
* Work on technically challenging and varied projects across the UK
* Flexible office base with a mix of office, site and stakeholder engagement
* Be part of a business that genuinely values innovation, customer focus and collaboration
* Strong career development opportunities within Balfour Beatty
* A culture built around safety, sustainability and continuous improvement
Employment and Equality
As a Disability Confident Employer, we are committed to working with people who have disabilities and long‑term health conditions to remove barriers for them in obtaining employment. We are also committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role. Further information on Disability Confident can be found at: https://disabilityconfident.campaign.gov.uk/
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