Contracts Manager

Contracts Manager

Location: Oxfordshire (Head Office Based)

Sector: Leisure | Fit Out | Refurbishment | Construction

Our client is a growing regional contractor specialising in the delivery of leisure construction, fit out, refurbishment and conversion projects across the UK. Due to continued expansion, they are seeking an experienced Contracts Manager to oversee a portfolio of projects from contract award through to completion.

The business delivers a wide range of leisure developments, including new-build facilities, refurbishment schemes and the conversion of existing buildings into modern padel court venues and associated leisure spaces. With projects typically ranging from £500k to £2m , this role requires a commercially focused Contracts Manager capable of successfully managing multiple schemes while supporting project teams to deliver projects safely, on programme and within budget.

Based from the company's Oxfordshire head office, this regional position will involve regular travel throughout the UK to visit live projects, attend client meetings and provide leadership across the project portfolio.

Key Responsibilities

Oversee the successful delivery of multiple construction projects from pre-construction through to final handover.

Provide leadership, guidance and support to Project Managers, Site Managers and project delivery teams.

Take overall responsibility for programme performance, commercial delivery, quality and client satisfaction.

Manage contract administration, procurement, change control, variations and valuations.

Review project budgets, forecasts and commercial performance alongside the commercial team.

Monitor project progress, proactively identifying risks and implementing mitigation strategies.

Support site teams in resolving technical, operational and contractual challenges.

Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants, subcontracto...