Construction Contracts Manager

Contracts Manager Opportunity at Watkin Jones

Within our Refresh and Delivery Partnerships division at Watkin Jones, we are looking to appoint a Contracts Manager to join the team. Following the recent securing of six contract wins, with a combined value of approximately £60m across the Refresh and Delivery Partnerships divisions, we are looking to appoint a Contracts Manager to join a progressive and forward-thinking team during a time of significant growth.

The Contracts Manager plays a pivotal role in negotiating, drafting, reviewing, and managing business contracts, ensuring that terms and conditions are beneficial for the company. This role involves working closely with clients, project managers, and legal teams to ensure that construction projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the required standards. The Contracts Manager is also responsible for driving business opportunities, managing bids, and overseeing the administration of contracts throughout the project lifecycle.

Due to the nature of this role, there will be the requirement of travel on a national basis.

Key Responsibilities:

• Client & Business Development: Build strong client relationships, secure new projects, and represent the business commercially.
• Bids & Tenders: Lead bid submissions, develop programmes, and support successful tender outcomes.
• Contract Management: Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, ensuring robust provisions around latent defects, risk allocation, and liability.
• Project Delivery: Manage multiple refurbishment projects, ensuring delivery on time, within budget, and to required standards.
• Risk & Compliance: Monitor contractual performance, manage defects liability periods, and ensure compliance with regulatory and contractual obligations.
• Site & Stakeholder Coordination: Act as a key liaison across clients, site teams, and consultants to resolve issues and maintain delivery quality.