Contracts Manager (NI Based)

Your new company
A well-established and growing construction and property services organisation is seeking an experienced Contracts Manager to join its senior management team. Operating across Northern Ireland, the company delivers essential maintenance, refurbishment, and planned works contracts for public sector, housing association, education, and commercial clients.With a strong reputation for service delivery, client satisfaction, and long-term contract management, this is an excellent opportunity for a commercially focused Contracts Manager to take ownership of key frameworks and contribute to the continued growth of a successful business.

Your new role
As Contracts Manager, you will take responsibility for the successful delivery of multiple construction and maintenance contracts, ensuring compliance, performance, and client satisfaction across all projects.You will manage contract administration, oversee operational teams and supply chain partners, monitor financial performance, and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders. The role will involve managing KPIs, preparing monthly reports, reviewing variations and claims, certifying invoices, and ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and within budget.This is a hands-on leadership position requiring strong commercial awareness, excellent communication skills, and the ability to drive performance across several workstreams simultaneously.

What you'll need to succeed
To be considered for this role, you will ideally possess:

• A degree in Construction Management, Commercial Management, Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Proven experience in a Contracts Manager position within the construction, maintenance, property services, or facilities management sector.
• Strong knowledge of NEC contracts, including NEC4 administration and compliance.
• Experience managing contracts with annual values exceeding £2m.
• Excellent client-facing and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong commercial and financial management capabilities.
• The ability to lead operational teams and subcontractors to achieve performance targets.
• A full UK driving licence.

Professional qualifications such as MRICS, MCIOB, or equivalent NEC accreditation would be advantageous. Experience delivering public sector, education, social housing, or framework contracts would also be highly desirable.

What you'll get in return
In return, you will join a forward-thinking organisation offering the opportunity to manage high-profile contracts and play a key role in business growth.You will benefit from:

• A highly competitive salary package.
• Company vehicle or vehicle allowance.
• Pension scheme.
• Ongoing professional development and training opportunities.
• Long-term career progression within a growing business.
• The opportunity to work on meaningful projects that positively impact local communities.
• A supportive and collaborative management team environment.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious Contracts Manager seeking a challenging and rewarding leadership role within a respected Northern Ireland business.What you need to do now


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