425 Contracts jobs in the United Kingdom

• Long-term, secure workload through Network Rail frameworks
• Office-based role with a great team culture – everyone pulls together
• Real ownership of your work – you’re not just a cog in the machine
• No late nights or weekend work – we value work-life balance
• Free on-site parking, company pension, and 25 days holiday + bank holidays

• Managing the full commercial lifecycle of rail building refurbishment projects
• Preparing and negotiating contracts, managing variations, and tracking costs
• Producing accurate forecasts, cost reports, and financial summaries
• Working closely with site and project teams to monitor progress and performance
• Overseeing subcontractor agreements, performance, and payments
• Supporting bids, tenders, and business development activity
• Ensuring compliance with commercial, health & safety, and quality standards

• Experienced Commercial Manager or Contracts Manager
• Background in construction, civils, or rail infrastructure
• Strong knowledge of building contracts and commercial frameworks
• Confident negotiator with great attention to detail
• Organised, proactive, and able to manage multiple live projects

Are you an experienced Contracts Manager with a background in residential groundworks? Looking for more than just another job?

Join a leading civil engineering and groundworks contractor, delivering infrastructure and groundwork packages for major residential developers across the South West.

Our client has a strong pipeline of residential projects and a reputation for quality, they are expanding the operations team and looking for a proactive, hands-on Contracts Manager to oversee multiple sites and ensure smooth delivery from start to finish.

The company pride themselves on a positive, supportive culture where collaboration, respect, and high standards drive success. If you're someone who takes ownership, leads by example, and thrives in a fast-paced environment, this could be the role for you!

Duties & Responsibilities:

Manage and deliver multiple residential groundwork projects, from pre-start to handover

Coordinate with site managers, clients, and subcontractors to ensure efficient delivery

Oversee budgets, schedules, and health & safety standards

Lead site teams with a focus on quality, safety, and performance

Solve problems on-site and maintain excellent client relationships

Report progress to senior management and contribute to continuous improvement

What You'll Bring:

Proven experience as a Contracts Manager

Knowledge of all aspects of residential groundworks including foundations, roads, drainage, and infrastructure

Excellent project and people management skills

Commercially astute with good contract and cost control knowledge

Strong leadership and communication skills

A proactive, can-do attitude and a team-first approach

Full UK driving licence

Why Join?

Be part of a growing company with exciting long-term plans

Enjoy a genuine team culture where your voice is heard and valued

Receive a competitive salary, company vehicle or allowance, bonus scheme, and more

Work with a leadership team that invests in people and supports your development

Deliver meaningful projects that shape communities

If you're passionate about making a tangible impact in the construction industry , please contact John Ashcroft on (phone number removed) for more information.

About Us

We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive community. In line with our Diversity and Inclusion policy, we welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. As a Disability Confident Employer, and part of the Nicholas Associates Group, we are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities, and we're happy to discuss flexible working options.

We are committed to protecting the privacy of all our candidates and clients. If you choose to apply, your information will be processed in accordance with the Nicholas Associates Group of companies Privacy Notice.

The Company

I'm working with a leading Construction contractor based in the West Midlands, who specialise in Civil Engineering, Fit Out and New Build.

Their projects range from 50K to 8M and they are forecasted to grow considerably over the next 12-24 months. Their projects sit in auto-motive, industrial and commercial and can be ground works, fit out, refurb and new-build.

The role

They are looking for a Contracts Manager who can comfortably work high to volume of works, at pace, between the values of 50k-2M.

This role sits in their Operational team reporting directly to the MD and has the potential to offer significant progression opportunities.

Our client is a brilliant business, with exciting ambitions and a positive commercial outlook. They want to invest in someone who has the right experience and attitude in construction who wants to develop and be part of the exciting expansions plans.

The package

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced person to make their mark on a growing business.

In return they are offering up to 70K plus package, a supportive environment committed to work-life balance and an opportunity to work on high profile projects.

Pay: 60,000.00-70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company car
• Company events
• Company pension
• Health & wellbeing programme
• On-site parking
• Paid volunteer time

To apply please forward your CV to (url removed)

Are you an experienced Contracts Manager with a background in residential groundworks? Looking for more than just another job?

Join a leading civil engineering and groundworks contractor, delivering infrastructure and groundwork packages for major residential developers across the South West.

Our client has a strong pipeline of residential projects and a reputation for quality, they are expanding the operations team and looking for a proactive, hands-on Contracts Manager to oversee multiple sites and ensure smooth delivery from start to finish.

The company pride themselves on a positive, supportive culture where collaboration, respect, and high standards drive success. If you're someone who takes ownership, leads by example, and thrives in a fast-paced environment, this could be the role for you!

Duties & Responsibilities:

Manage and deliver multiple residential groundwork projects, from pre-start to handover

Coordinate with site managers, clients, and subcontractors to ensure efficient delivery

Oversee budgets, schedules, and health & safety standards

Lead site teams with a focus on quality, safety, and performance

Solve problems on-site and maintain excellent client relationships

Report progress to senior management and contribute to continuous improvement

What You'll Bring:

Proven experience as a Contracts Manager

Knowledge of all aspects of residential groundworks including foundations, roads, drainage, and infrastructure

Excellent project and people management skills

Commercially astute with good contract and cost control knowledge

Strong leadership and communication skills

A proactive, can-do attitude and a team-first approach

Full UK driving licence

Why Join?

Be part of a growing company with exciting long-term plans

Enjoy a genuine team culture where your voice is heard and valued

Receive a competitive salary, company vehicle or allowance, bonus scheme, and more

Work with a leadership team that invests in people and supports your development

Deliver meaningful projects that shape communities

If you're passionate about making a tangible impact in the construction industry , please contact John Ashcroft on (phone number removed) for more information.

About Us

We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive community. In line with our Diversity and Inclusion policy, we welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. As a Disability Confident Employer, and part of the Nicholas Associates Group, we are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities, and we're happy to discuss flexible working options.

We are committed to protecting the privacy of all our candidates and clients. If you choose to apply, your information will be processed in accordance with the Nicholas Associates Group of companies Privacy Notice.

Job Title: Contract Administrator

Location : Borehamwood

Salary : £30,000 +6% company bonus

Hours : 9.00-5.30 Mon-Fri

Benefits: 25 days holiday, attractive pension

What you want to know about this employer

· Hugely successful global Engineering consultancy with over 35 years in the industry and a market leader

· An extremely well organised, structured business with a warm family feel, a traditional yet down to earth culture

Purpose of role

• Working closely with the Office Manager and Finance Manager to administer projects end to end
• Offering a business administration service to stakeholders, contractors, clients and project delivery team, supporting seamless workflow at each stage of the project.

Key Responsibilities

• Booking travel - include requesting travel visas, travel letters, and appropriate declarations to authorities
• New projects – add folders and create trigger sheet. Complete requested documents
• Complete required research for new projects and record information
• Ammend Tender information inline with client requirements
• Utilising client portals to upload requested forms and tender documents
• Support purchase of PPE and updating PPE register
• Prepare project timesheets for input to project profitability reporting
• Support sales invoice preparation/Xero
• Support purchase invoice validation/Xero and carry out new supplier audit and bank verifications

Person Specifications:

• Minimum of 5 years Administration experience
• Degree educated is beneficial but not essential
• Intermediate to advance word and Excel skills
• Highly organised with impeccable attention to detail
• Very results driven
• Tech Savvi and Analytical
• Ability to work to tight deadlines and under pressure

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Crisp Recruitment Ltd is a local recruitment consultancy based in Hatfield . We are working on behalf of our client to find suitable candidates for this opportunity

CJS are seeking an experienced Contracts Manager with a strong background in stone and ceramic materials to manage and oversee multiple high-end commercial Fit-Out projects. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring all contract obligations are met from pre-construction through to completion, with a sharp focus on quality, budgets, timelines, and client satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of contracts involving natural stone and ceramic materials.
• Manage endto-end project lifecycles, ensuring all works are carried out to specification, on time, and within budget.
• Liaise with clients, architects, designers, subcontractors, and internal teams to align expectations and ensure seamless project delivery.
• Interpret technical drawings and specifications related to stone and ceramic installations.
• Source and manage supply chain partners, including quarries, fabricators, and tile suppliers.
• Conduct site visits to assess progress, quality, and compliance with safety regulations.
• Handle all contractual documentation including variations, claims, extensions, and final accounts.
• Provide technical advice and solutions where required to resolve challenges on site.
• Ensure full compliance with company procedures, industry standards, and health & safety regulations.

Requirements:

• Minimum 4 years' experience in a Contracts Manager role within the stone and/or ceramic industry.
• Strong technical knowledge of natural stone (e.g. marble, granite, limestone) and ceramic products including installation techniques.
• Proven track record of successfully delivering highvalue commercial or residential fit-out projects.
• Excellent understanding of contracts, particularly JCT and/or NEC forms.
• Exceptional communication, negotiation, and organizational skills.
• Proficient in project management tools and Microsoft Office Suite.
• CSCS, SMSTS

We invite applicants who have Contracts management experience in the Construction Fit-Out sector to get in contact today, apply now with your CV or contact our main office directly for more information.

A leading tier one contractor is looking to appoint an experienced Contracts Manager to join their regional civils team in the Midlands. This is an exciting opportunity to oversee the delivery of infrastructure schemes across a major framework - a transport programme focused on creating dedicated bus lanes and improving priority routes throughout Birmingham.

You'll be reporting to the Operations Manager and leading a range of schemes including works along key corridors like the A34 and A45, as well as managing utility diversions and bus stop infrastructure.

• Lead civils projects from early design involvement through to delivery
  
  

• Build strong working relationships with clients and key stakeholders
  
  

• Play a hands-on role in pre-construction and planning phases
  
  

• Manage on-site teams and supply chain partners to ensure safe, timely delivery
  
  

• Collaborate with the Pre-Construction team to develop programmes and input at early stages
  
  

• Oversee contractual programmes and work alongside commercial teams to manage cost forecasts
  
  

• Coach and develop your team to maintain a high-performance culture
  
  

• Ensure all procurement of plant, materials, and subcontractors meets project timelines
  
  

• Support the Operations Manager in identifying future work pipelines within the region
  
  

• Proven experience managing multiple civils schemes or large-scale highways projects
  
  

• A qualification in civil engineering or a related field (advantageous)
  
  

• Good understanding of NEC3 and/or NEC4 contracts
  
  

• Strong leadership, commercial acumen, and stakeholder engagement skills

If you are interested please apply using your latest CV or call (phone number removed) and ask for Elliott

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.

Contracts Manager – Civil Engineering

Location: Aberdeen
Type: Full-time, Permanent

A respected and well-established civil engineering contractor based in Aberdeen is currently seeking a dedicated Contracts Manager to join its dynamic commercial team. With a strong reputation for delivering high-quality projects and a longstanding commitment to the health and safety of its workforce, the company continues to set industry standards across the region.

This opportunity would suit either an experienced Contracts Manager with a background in civil engineering projects, or an Engineer looking to progress into a more commercially focused role. The organisation delivers work across a range of sectors, with particular emphasis on roads, groundworks, and infrastructure frameworks.

Key Responsibilities

• Identifying and developing commercial opportunities during the tender process
• Preparing and submitting competitive tenders
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with both new and existing clients
• Developing and managing short- and long-term project programmes
• Producing monthly progress and performance reports
• Overseeing material procurement, labour allocation, and plant resourcing on site
• Ensuring compliance with contractual requirements
• Monitoring project delivery and applying corrective measures where necessary
• Conducting thorough project close-out procedures and compiling reports
• Assisting in the development and execution of commercial strategies
• Supporting timely and accurate reporting for management review
• Monitoring and supporting the performance of project teams

Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate will have:

• A degree or HNC in Civil Engineering (or a closely related discipline)
• Practical experience within civil engineering, particularly in civil groundwork and infrastructure projects.
• A sound understanding of health and safety policies and practices
• A structured and methodical approach to work
• Familiarity with contracting principles and standard forms of contract
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and client-facing skills
• Proven experience in building and maintaining professional relationships
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and general IT tools
• A full, clean UK driving licence

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary
• Company vehicle
• Private healthcare
• Pension scheme
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression

The company places a strong emphasis on professional growth and long-term staff development.  If you ae interested please send over your most recent CV.
For further details, contact Louise Knock on (phone number removed), quoting reference J46015.

Legal Information:
We act as an employment agency for permanent work and as an employment business for temporary work.

For roles in the UK, applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

We value diversity and promote equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all areas of society and can discuss any reasonable adjustments to support your application.