Contracts Manager

Job DescriptionA progressive and people focused principal contractor is looking to appoint experienced Contracts Managers to support its continued growth across major construction projects. With confirmed work secured into 2028, this is an opportunity to join a stable, cash rich business that continues to invest in its people, its technology and the future of safer, better built environments. For the next two years projects will be concentrated around Nottingham, Leeds and Sheffield.Projects range in value up to £22 million and include complex schemes across residential towers, stadiums, commercial buildings and public sector assets. The company has built strong, long term partnerships with blue chip clients and is widely recognised for technical delivery on challenging and sensitive sites. Now targeting further growth, the company is scaling with purpose, aiming to exceed £50 million turnover this year. Backed by a listed parent group with significant financial strength, they operate with a modern, entrepreneurial approach while maintaining strong family values and a culture of trust and development.Contracts Manager Salary & BenefitsSalary: £65,000 to £95,000 (DOE)25 to 30 days holiday plus Bank HolidaysHybrid working availablePension schemeProject bonus schemeCompany bonus scheme4 years death in service coverCritical illness coverTeam social eventsCompany events and supportive social environmentComprehensive in house and external training and developmentAccess to Udemy and training coursesCharity fundraising daysOffice facilities including stocked kitchen and shower Contracts Manager Job OverviewOverseeing contract and project management of significant construction schemes, often involving complex building envelope and refurbishment elementsResponsible for risk management, site activities, health and safety adherence and complianceEnsuring projects run efficiently within agreed timelines and financial parametersMaintaining effective communication and relationships with clients, subcontractors and internal teamsWillingness to travel to various project sites across the UK as required Contracts Manager RequirementsMinimum 5 years experience managing complex construction projects, ideally including external envelope or refurbishment packagesSolid technical and contractual knowledge with strong financial and commercial awarenessProven ability in managing project teams, subcontractors and client interactionsStrong understanding of health and safety regulations and site complianceMust be located within a practical commuting distance to specified regional sites What makes this opportunity different?Forward workload confirmed into 2028Secure financial backing with strong reservesLow staff turnover and clear paths for progressionStructured mentoring and access to coachingReal stories of team members doubling their earnings in under three yearsWeekly culture feedback that informs senior management decisionsTraining support, flexible working and long term incentives including shares Bennett & Game Recruitment are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy.Bennett 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