Kingdom People
Contracts Manager
Contracts Manager at Kingdom People, based in Chester, North West England, paying £65,000 - £75,000 per annum. This is a contract role.
- Pay
- £65,000 - £75,000 per annum
- Hours and contract
- Contract · On site
- Location
- Chester, North West England
- Closing date
- Sector
- Site Manager
About 30% above the going rate for site manager
Reference 57553413
About the role
We are working in partnership with a highly established and
forward-thinking construction and residential development
business to recruit an experienced Contracts Manager.
Following a series of significant contract wins, totalling
approximately £60 million, the business is entering an exciting
period of growth and is looking to strengthen its team with a
commercially astute Contracts Manager.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a progressive team and
play a pivotal role in the successful delivery of a growing
portfolio of refurbishment and residential projects across the
UK.
The successful candidate will take ownership of the commercial
and contractual aspects of projects, from initial bids and tender
negotiations through to contract administration and final
delivery.
This is a varied, high-impact position requiring a strong
understanding of construction contracts, contractual risk and
stakeholder management. National travel will be required as part
of the role.
Key Responsibilities
* Client Relationships & Business Development: Build and maintain
strong client relationships, identify new business opportunities
and represent the business commercially.
* Bids & Tenders: Lead and coordinate tender submissions, develop
project programmes and contribute to successful bid outcomes.
* Contract Management: Draft, review and negotiate construction
contracts, ensuring appropriate contractual protections and
robust provisions relating to latent defects, risk allocation and
liability.
* Project Delivery: Oversee multiple refurbishment projects,
ensuring delivery is achieved on time, within budget and to the
required quality standards.
* Risk Management & Compliance: Monitor contractual performance,
manage defects liability periods and ensure compliance with
relevant contractual and regulatory requirements.
* Stakeholder Management: Work closely with clients, project
teams, site personnel and external consultants to resolve
contractual and delivery issues.
About You
To be successful in this role, you will ideally demonstrate:
* Strong experience in construction contract management.
* A sound understanding of construction contracts, contractual
negotiations and commercial risk.
* Proven experience managing contractual risk, particularly in
relation to latent defects and liability exposure.
* Commercial awareness, with experience supporting bids, tenders
and project delivery.
* The ability to manage multiple projects and competing
priorities.
* Excellent communication, negotiation and stakeholder management
skills.
* A proactive and commercially focused approach, with the
confidence to work autonomously and collaboratively.
What's on Offer?
You will be joining an established and growing business with a
strong reputation within the UK residential development and
construction sector.
The opportunity offers:
* Competitive salary.
* 25 days' annual leave, increasing with length of service.
* Hybrid working arrangements.
* Discretionary annual bonus.
* Health cash plan and life insurance.
* Contributory pension scheme.
* Wellbeing support and access to confidential employee
assistance resources.
* Discounted gym membership and exclusive shopping discounts.
* The opportunity to work on a significant and expanding
portfolio of projects.
Interested?
If you're an experienced Contracts Manager looking for your next
challenge and want to play a key role in the growth and delivery
of major construction and refurbishment projects, we'd love to
hear from you.
Apply today or contact us for a confidential discussion.
INDAB
Reference: 57553413 · Posted 1 hour ago · Closes 22 Dec 2026 · Listed via Kingdom People
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