Contracts Manager

Salary/Rate:Negotiable
Job Type:Hybrid
Contract Type:Perm
Town/City:Watford
County:Hertfordshire
Sector:Technical Construction
Job ref:JN -052025-83758_1756975243
Post Date:04. 09. 2025
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Meet Our Recruiter

Mitch Butler
Mitch Butler
Senior Consultant, Construction

About the Role

Cobalt is working with a growing property developer with a reputation for delivering high-quality, sustainable residential and mixed-use projects. The company fosters a collaborative culture, offers flexible working, and donates a significant portion of its profits to charitable causes. With a strong commitment to diversity, inclusion, and employee wellbeing, this is an opportunity to join a forward-thinking team during an exciting growth phase.

The Role
As Contracts Manager, you will play a pivotal role in overseeing the successful delivery of construction projects, ensuring quality, safety, and timely completion. Reporting directly to senior leadership, you will act as a key guardian of project contracts while managing day-to-day operations on flagship schemes.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Leading on-site construction delivery for residential developments, with further projects to follow.
  • Managing tendering, procurement, and costings for sub-contractors.
  • Overseeing programme schedules, milestones, and quality standards.
  • Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating construction and professional services contracts.
  • Chairing site meetings, coordinating snagging, handover, and resolution of site issues.
  • Ensuring compliance with regulatory and governance standards, while mitigating contractual risk.

 

Skills & Requirements

  • Working knowledge of UK residential construction, ideally across low-rise and medium-rise schemes.
  • Strong track record with NEC, JCT, or bespoke contracts.
  • SMSTS, CSCS Black Card, and First Aid certifications.
  • Excellent stakeholder management and problem-solving skills.
  • Proficiency in project management software and construction documentation processes.
  • Full driving licence and willingness to travel across the South East and wider UK.

 

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