This job expired on 20th January 2026
Contracts Manager
Contracts Manager
You will lead the day-to-day management of an NEC contract, ensuring effective administration and full compliance with client requirements.
This role is ideal for someone who thrives on collaboration, is adaptable to changing priorities, and enjoys building strong, trust-based relationships. By working in partnership with our clients, you’ll play a key role in delivering the contract successfully, responding proactively to their needs and helping to achieve shared goals.
About this role
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Provide Contract Management
Provide Monthly Reports to internal structures including attending meetings
Manage resources to deliver responsive repairs daily/weekly and monthly
Professionally meet with clients and the supply chain, managing the communication between parties
Manage KPI’s to an acceptable standard including internal and client side
Provide support on claims, queries and variations to claims, reviewing and recommending payment assessments, certify invoices and monitor expenditure against budget
Working with a team to prepare accurate and prudent cost-value analysis
Uphold Data Protection Policies
Any additional duties required
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
Required Qualifications
Degree in Construction, Commercial Management or equivalent
NEC accreditation or demonstrable NEC4 contract management experience (e.g. MRICS, MCIOB)
Minimum 5 years’ experience managing contracts with annual turnover between £2m – £5m+
Full UK Driving Licence
Desirable
Experience delivering public sector or education authority contracts.
Attributes/Skills
Be capable of working on own initiative
Ability to work methodically and with attention to detail
Good communication skills
Have a good timekeeping and attendance record
Have excellent organisational skills
Demonstrate a flexible attitude towards assigned tasks
Be reliable & committed
Have ability to work to deadlines
Participate in overtime when required
Have ability to take on new skills
Have excellent numerical skills
Have a positive approach to continuous improvement processes and techniques
Health & Safety:
Adhere to all health & safety regulations and company policy at all times
Report any accidents or issues regarding health & safety appropriately
Ensure all Risk Assessments & safe systems of work are read, understood, signed and followed
Observe & follow all manual handling practices
In addition,
As the majority of the work will be conducted in Public Sector or Housing Associations, we will require a recent Access NI certificate CTS will perform a Access NI check as part of the on-boarding process.
Having a criminal record will not necessarily bar an individual from employment. We operate a written policy on the recruitment of ex-offenders, which is available on request and forms part of our employee handbook provided at the point of secure employment.
We have a policy on the secure handling, use, storage and retention of disclosure information, which is available on request and is also included in our employee handbook.
The role may also require the successful candidate to undertake work specific training on the job or externally.
CTS is an equal opportunities employer
No Job Description can cover every issue that may arise within the post at various times and the post holder is expected to carry out other duties from time to time which are broadly consistent with those in this Job Description.
