We are looking for a Senior Contract Manager for a steelwork company based in Leicestershire.
This is a senior leadership role suited to an experienced professional with strong commercial awareness, project management capability, and proven leadership skills, overseeing the successful delivery of steelwork projects across the UK.
Salary: £65,000 plus company car
Responsibilities:
Lead the delivery of steelwork and construction projects, ensuring safety, quality, programme, and budget targets are achieved
Manage and develop the contracts team, setting clear performance standards and accountability
Report directly to the Operations Director on project performance, risk, programme, and commercial outcomes
Manage project programmes, subcontractors, resources, and cash flow in collaboration with commercial, production, and procurement teams
Oversee valuations, applications for payment, contractual notices, and change control
Proactively manage risk, delays, and disputes, ensuring compliance with contractual, legal, and H&S requirements
Support tender and pre-contract activities, providing technical and buildability input
Build and maintain strong client and supply-chain relationships as a senior representative of the business
Drive continuous improvement, consistency, and team development to support ongoing growth
Requirements:
Proven experience delivering steelwork projects within infrastructure sectors, including rail, bridges, highways, and energy
Strong commercial and contractual knowledge
Ideally based in the East Midlands, with regular travel to headquarters and site visits across the UK
If you are interested in this position, please send your CV for consideration.
