Contract Manager – Building & A1 Main Contractor

About the role

We are a reputable building construction firm looking for a Contract Manager to lead the commercial and contractual management of building projects from tender through final account, ensuring delivery within budget and minimizing risk.

Key responsibilities

• Manage all contractual and commercial aspects of building construction projects from tender to final account.
• Review, draft, negotiate and administer main contracts, sub‑contracts and consultancy agreements.
• Lead the tendering process, including procurement, subcontractor evaluation and contract award.
• Control project budgets, valuations, variations, progress claims and final accounts.
• Prepare and assess Extension of Time (EOT), variation and contractual claim submissions.
• Provide contractual advice and commercial support to project teams throughout the project lifecycle.
• Identify contractual risks and implement mitigation strategies.
• Liaise with clients, consultants, subcontractors and suppliers to resolve contractual and commercial issues.
• Support dispute resolution through negotiations, adjudication, arbitration or litigation as required.
• Ensure compliance with contractual obligations, company policies and statutory requirements.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying, Building, Construction Management, Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in contract management, quantity surveying or commercial management within the building construction industry.
• Strong knowledge of construction contracts such as PSSCOC, SIA, FIDIC, NEC, JCT or other standard forms.
• Proven experience in tendering, procurement, cost management, contract administration, variations, claims, EOT and final accounts.
• Good understanding of construction law, commercial risk management and dispute resolution.
• Strong negotiation, analytical and stakeholder‑management abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and contract/commercial management software.

Required skills

• Microsoft Office
• Contract management software