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Contract managers play a pivotal role in every construction project, from managing the detailed financial and legal aspects and negotiating with clients, suppliers and contractors to drafting and executing the contract’s terms and conditions. 

They will blend a range of abilities, including legal expertise, technical know-how, excellent negotiating and analytical skills and financial acumen. They use their communication skills to manage relationships with multiple stakeholders, and understand the different phases of a project. All these skills help them to steer the build to a successful conclusion – within budget and to agreed deadlines. 

Overseeing the co-ordination and delivery of a project can be a challenging but ultimately satisfying role, playing a major part in supporting colleagues such as project managers who take charge of the day-to-day construction process. 

With a choice of jobs with companies ranging from tier 1 contractors on large-scale developments to fit-out and interiors specialists, let Atkins Search support your ambitions.  

We have a wide selection of jobs across the country, including Senior Contracts Manager, Mechanical Contract Manager, Contract Design Manager and Contract Manager. 

Let our friendly and highly-experienced team guide you through the process to find your dream contract manager role.  

For more information on any of the Contract Manager roles listed, please contact our Atkins Search team on hello@atkinssearch.co.uk.

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What is a contract manager job description?

The key attributes of a successful contract manager include having a good understanding of building and construction, maths knowledge, leadership and business management skills and the ability to work well with others.  

A typical contract manager job description includes these duties: 

  • Oversee contract negotiations with clients, suppliers and contractors 
  • Draft plans and estimates for building work 
  • Prepare and present bid documents for tender 
  • Review and continue to evaluate contracts 
  • Ensure legal compliance with industry laws, regulations and standards 
  • Identify and manage risks and areas for improvement 
  • Support in settling contract disagreements 
  • Manage timescales and budgets to ensure efficiency and profitability 
  • Foster collaboration through strong working relationships 
  • Manage clear and concise communication between project teams and stakeholders 
  • Oversee invoicing at the end of the project 
  • Ensure payments are managed efficiently 

Contract management consultant specialists

Our specialist contract management team, based in Nottingham and dealing with clients UK-wide, is led by our Managing Director Antony Rowe, an expert in the field who draws on years of experience in property and construction recruitment on a regional and national level. Working alongside him is Senior Recruitment Consultant Ashleigh Curwood, and Business Manager Dan Priestley, a specialist in placing commercial and operational professionals with main contractors and sub-contractors across the Midlands.

Why choose Atkins Search to help find your next contract manager role? 

At Atkins Search, our specialists work closely with some of the UK’s largest construction firms to find the right people with the right skills, experience and career goals to match with a range of jobs, including the all-important contract manager role. 

In turn, we help jobseekers find new opportunities to progress their careers, supporting them during every stage, from finding their ideal job, and assisting throughout the application and job interview process. We delight with our candidates when they receive their job offer – our results give you a taste of our ongoing success: 

  • 75% of our submitted candidates are invited to interview  
  • 60% of first interviews lead to job offers  
  • 88% of candidates accepting offers successfully start their new role  

We are proud of building excellent partnerships with sector-leaders such as Pick Everard, Galliford Try, Stepnell and Clegg Group. Whether you’re looking to join a Tier 1 contractor, an SME, a specialist sub-contractor or perhaps a civil engineering firm, we’ll help you find the perfect fit. 

If you’re looking for your next opportunity, whether temporary or permanent, contact us today and we’ll help your search for construction jobs in Nottingham.

For more information on any of the Contract Manager roles listed, please contact our Atkins Search team.  

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