Contracts Manager

Contracts Manager - Boutique Construction Management
Central London

Contracts Managers are the goalkeepers of construction. Make ten great saves, no one notices. Miss one and suddenly everyone''s pointing fingers.

This is a small, boutique construction management business. They''re delivering prime -500k3m projects for wealthy London clients. They''ve built a reputation for being decent to deal with - nice people, nice work, nice clients. Now they need a Contracts Manager who can keep the commercial wheels spinning without drowning everyone in legalese.

Your daily battles:
- Negotiating contracts so watertight you could sail them down the Thames.
- Procurement - i.e., persuading suppliers that lead time doesn''t mean we''ll see you in a month.
- Keeping cost reports spotless, even when the spec changes every other week.
- Spotting risk early enough to avoid that 9pm we''ve got a problem phone call.

What you''ll need:
- Contracts / commercial experience in construction (prime resi ideally).
- The ability to negotiate firmly but fairly - think velvet glove, iron fist.
- Detail-driven, organised, and not allergic to Excel.
- Professional qualifications are a plus, but a track record of keeping projects on budget packs more punch.

What you''ll get:
- A genuinely nice, tight-knit team - no egos, no politics.
- A seat at the table shaping how things are done (not just following the way we''ve always done it).
- Prime, high-profile projects where detail actually matters.
- The chance to grow with a company that''s scaling quickly, without losing its personable feel.

I know this ad''s had a bit of fun, but I''m a serious recruiter, working with a serious contractor, on a seriously good opportunity.

Gabriele Omarini
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