Senior Contracts Manager

Atkins Search have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Contracts Manager to join the of the UK’s leading Tier 1 construction main contractors based in Nottingham.

Our client is one of the UK’s leading construction companies, delivering innovative, sustainable, and high-quality projects across a variety of sectors. From design and build solutions to complex construction projects, our client’s work spans education, healthcare, commercial, residential, MOD and MOJ, making a lasting impact on local communities across the East Midlands.

This business pride themselves on a collaborative, customer-focused approach that integrates design, construction, and delivery to achieve excellence. As this business continues to grow, they are seeking an experienced Senior Contracts Manager to take the lead in managing and delivering a diverse range of high-profile projects.

As a Senior Contracts Manager, you will oversee the delivery of multiple construction projects, ensuring they are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest standards of quality and safety. You will play a pivotal role in the planning, execution, and delivery of projects while leading and mentoring project teams to achieve outstanding results.

• Manage multiple construction projects from inception to completion, ensuring delivery within scope, budget, and schedule.
• Develop and implement project plans, including design, procurement, construction, and handover phases.
• Lead project teams, ensuring collaboration and high performance across all stakeholders.
• Monitor project progress, identifying risks and implementing effective mitigation strategies.
• Oversee contract compliance, including adherence to JCT and NEC frameworks.
• Maintain high standards of health, safety, and environmental compliance across all projects.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, suppliers, and subcontractors to ensure successful project outcomes.
• Provide leadership and mentorship to project managers and site teams, fostering professional growth and development.

We are looking for an experienced and driven professional with a strong background in quantity surveying and commercial leadership. Key attributes include:

• Tier 1 main contracting experience with major new build schemes
• Relevant experience within high value construction projects at Managing
  level
• Significant experience in managing multiple major construction projects across sectors such as education, healthcare, or commercial
• Extensive knowledge of JCT and NEC contracts
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and develop teams.
• Exceptional organisational and problem-solving abilities, with a focus on delivering high-quality outcomes.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to build strong client and stakeholder relationships.
• A proactive and solutions-oriented approach to managing risks and overcoming challenges.
• Relevant qualifications in construction, project management, or a related discipline.

If you’re a Senior Contracts Manager looking to work for a trusted contractor, delivering prolific scheme locally, then apply today!

• Prolific Projects: Work on a diverse range of impactful projects that make a real difference to communities
• Career Growth: Access opportunities for development and progression in one of the UK’s leading construction companies
• Collaborative Culture: Join a supportive and inclusive team that values innovation and excellence

Competitive salary and benefits including:

• Car allowance
• Health cover
• Life assurance
• Excellent maternity, paternity and adoption leave
• Options to purchase additional annual leave
• Excellent pension contributions

Atkins Search act as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. We specialise in Construction, Consultancy, Residential and Infrastructure recruitment, and service
in the East and West Midlands, South Yorkshire, Staffordshire, Lincolnshire, Peterborough, and Northern Home Counties regions.