Contracts Manager in Leominster

Ivy Resource Group are working with a well-established House Builder to recruit an experienced Contracts Manager for a permanent role based in Leominster.

Role Overview:

A Contracts Manager is responsible for overseeing the full contract lifecycle, from tender and procurement through to project completion. This includes drafting, reviewing and negotiating contracts, managing JCT agreements, subcontractor and supplier appointments, monitoring contractual obligations, managing variations, claims and disputes, and identifying commercial and contractual risks.

General Responsibilities:

• Manage the full lifecycle of construction contracts, from tender and procurement through to project completion.

• Draft, review, negotiate and administer client, subcontractor and supplier contracts.

• Manage JCT contracts and ensure compliance with contractual obligations.

• Oversee subcontractor procurement, appointments and contractual performance.

• Monitor project progress against contractual programmes, budgets and agreed deliverables.

• Manage variations, additional works, extensions of time and contractual claims.

• Ensure contractual notices, instructions and correspondence are issued within the required timescales.

• Work closely with Quantity Surveyors, Project Managers, Site Managers and senior management.

• Monitor payment terms, valuations, applications for payment and final accounts.

• Ensure contracts are commercially robust and appropriately reflect the agreed scope of works.

• Manage contractual disputes and negotiate effective commercial resolutions.

• Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, building regulations, health and safety requirements and company policies.

• Maintain accurate contract records, registers and supporting documentation.

• Support the successful delivery of projects on time, within budget and to the required quality standards.

• Identify opportunities to improve contractual processes, commercial performance and risk management.

• Build and maintain positive working relationships with clients, consultants, subcontractors and suppliers

Technical duties:

• Prepare, review, negotiate and administer construction contracts, particularly JCT standard forms.

• Interpret contract conditions, specifications, drawings, schedules and scopes of work.

• Review contractual terms, including liquidated damages, retention, payment provisions, warranties, indemnities and liability clauses.

• Administer contract procedures in accordance with agreed contractual requirements.

• Issue and manage contractual notices, instructions, early warnings and formal correspondence.

• Manage variations, change control procedures and the valuation of additional works.

• Assess and manage extensions of time (EOT), delay events and loss and expense claims.

• Monitor contractual programmes, key milestones and project delivery obligations.

• Review subcontract agreements to ensure appropriate flow-down of main contract obligations.

• Ensure procurement documentation, tender returns, subcontract orders and purchase orders are contractually compliant.

• Review payment applications, interim valuations, payment notices and final account documentation in conjunction with the commercial team.

• Identify contractual discrepancies, omissions, ambiguities and potential areas of financial exposure.

• Manage contractual risk registers and implement appropriate mitigation measures.

• Review technical specifications, employer's requirements and contractor's proposals to ensure contractual alignment.

• Ensure compliance with building regulations, CDM Regulations, health and safety requirements and relevant construction legislation.

• Monitor insurance requirements, performance bonds, parent company guarantees and collateral warranties.

• Maintain contractual records, including signed agreements, variations, instructions, notices and project correspondence.

• Support the preparation and management of contractual claims, adjudications and dispute resolution procedures.

• Coordinate with design teams, consultants, clients and subcontractors on technical and contractual matters.

• Manage practical completion requirements, defects liability obligations, handover documentation and final contract close-out.

• Ensure contractual responsibilities relating to quality assurance, testing, commissioning and certification are fulfilled.

• Provide contractual and commercial guidance to project teams throughout the construction process.

Salary & Package:

• £65,000 - £80,000 per annum

• Competitive benefits package

• Opportunity to work on high-profile, high-value projects

Ivy Resource Group are committed to promoting equal opportunities to people regardless of age, gender, religion, belief, race, sexuality or disability. We operate as an employment agency and employment business.

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