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Location: Cambridge (with travel throughout East Anglia and Cambridge)
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Salary: Competitive + Car Allowance/Company Vehicle + Benefits
The Opportunity
Our client is a well-established and highly regarded main contractor with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality construction projects across East Anglia. Due to continued growth and a healthy pipeline of secured work, they are seeking an experienced Contracts Manager to join their expanding team.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a forward-thinking contractor with a diverse portfolio of projects and genuine opportunities for long-term career progression.
Project Portfolio
Projects Typically Include
- Education facilities and school extensions
- Healthcare and medical refurbishments
- Commercial office developments and fit-outs
- Industrial and warehouse schemes
- Residential and mixed-use developments
- Heritage and listed building refurbishments
- Public sector and local authority projects
- New-build and refurbishment contracts ranging from GBP500k to GBP10m+
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The Role
Reporting directly to the Construction Director, you will take responsibility for the successful delivery of multiple projects, ensuring they are completed safely, on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee multiple construction projects from pre-construction through to completion.
- Manage project programmes, budgets, and commercial performance.
- Lead and support Site Managers and project delivery teams.
- Maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants, and subcontractors.
- Ensure compliance with health and safety legislation and company procedures.
- Monitor project progress and proactively manage risks and challenges.
- Chair progress meetings and provide regular reports to senior management.
- Drive quality standards and client satisfaction across all projects.
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Candidate Requirements
- Proven experience as a Contracts Manager within the construction industry.
- Track record of delivering new-build and refurbishment projects.
- Strong commercial and contractual awareness.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and organisational skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- SMSTS, CSCS and relevant construction qualifications preferred.
- Full UK driving licence.
Package
- Competitive salary dependent on experience.
- Company vehicle or car allowance.
- Pension scheme.
- Ongoing professional development and training.
- Clear progression opportunities within a growing business.
- Long-term pipeline of secured projects across East Anglia.
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