Contracts Manager in Cambridge, Cambridgeshire

Contracts Manager

Fixed-Term Contract – 11 Months

Cambridge | £350–£400 per day

Curve Recruitment are working in partnership with a highly respected main contractor who are looking to appoint an experienced Contracts Manager to oversee the delivery of a £5m fit-out project in Cambridge.

This is an 11-month fixed-term contract, offering the opportunity to take ownership of a substantial project for an established contractor with an excellent reputation across the region.

The successful candidate will take overall responsibility for the successful delivery of the scheme, overseeing site operations, managing the project team and ensuring the works are delivered safely, commercially and to the highest standards of quality.

Performance Objectives

• Taking overall responsibility for the successful delivery of the £5m fit-out project from commencement through to completion.
• Providing leadership and direction to the site management team and subcontractors.
• Monitoring and driving the programme, ensuring key milestones and completion dates are achieved.
• Overseeing project costs, commercial performance and contractual obligations.
• Managing subcontractor procurement, appointments and performance.
• Maintaining rigorous health, safety and environmental standards across the project.
• Driving quality control and ensuring works are delivered in accordance with specifications and client expectations.
• Managing client relationships, attending progress meetings and providing regular project updates.
• Identifying and resolving project risks, issues and potential delays.
• Working closely with the wider management team to ensure the successful delivery and handover of the scheme.

Person Specification

• Proven experience as a Contracts Manager delivering commercial fit-out projects.
• A strong track record of managing projects of similar scale and complexity.
• Good understanding of construction contracts, commercial management and project programming.
• Confident leader with the ability to manage site teams and drive project performance.
• Strong client-facing and communication skills.
• Highly organised, commercially aware and solutions-focused.
• SMSTS, First Aid and CSCS essential.

Apply

For further information or a confidential discussion, please apply directly or contact Martin Lively at Curve Recruitment on (phone number removed).

Whilst we endeavour to respond to all applications individually, due to high volumes this is not always possible. Thank you for your interest in this role and we look forward to working with you in the future