Permanent

Contracts Manager

Manpower UK

Oxfordshire, Oxfordshire, OX1 3TJ

Up to £600000.00 per annum

Posted: 16 September 2026 (2 weeks ago)

Closing date: 15 October 2026

Ref: BBBH447683

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About the Role

This permanent Contracts Manager position, based in Oxfordshire, involves overseeing roofing and construction projects throughout the UK, including government, public sector and social housing schemes. The successful candidate will manage several contracts from pre-start to completion, guaranteeing delivery meets safety, programme and budgetary targets. Collaboration with clients, management, Quantity Surveyors and site teams is essential. Applicants must demonstrate proven experience in a similar capacity, strong commercial awareness and excellent communication abilities. The salary reaches £60,000 annually, plus a company car, 30 days' holiday excluding bank holidays, ongoing training and clear career progression. This role requires travel across the country.

Manpower Recruitment are looking for an experienced Contracts Manager to join an established environment in Oxford/Abingdon

This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in the delivery of roofing and construction contracts across the UK, including government, public sector and social housing projects.
Benefits include:

£60,000 starting salary
Company car
30 days'' annual leave + bank holidays
Ongoing training andamp; development
Excellent career progression
Based in Oxfordshire, working across the UK

The Role:

You''ll be responsible for managing multiple contracts from pre-start through to successful completion, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on programme, within budget and to the highest standards

You''ll work closely with clients, our management team, Quantity Surveyors, site managers, operatives, subcontractors and suppliers.
Key responsibilities include:

* Managing multiple construction and roofing contracts
* Overseeing government, public sector and social housing projects
* Ensuring compliance with ISO 45001, CDM, RAMS and Health andamp; Safety requirements
* Managing programmes, budgets and subcontractors
* Building and maintaining strong client and stakeholder relationships
* Delivering high-quality, safe and successful project outcomes
Ideal Candidate:

* Proven Contracts Management or senior construction experience
* Experience in government/public sector contracts
* Experience in social housing and planned maintenance
* Good working knowledge and practical experience of ISO 45001
* SMSTS qualification
* Appropriate CSCS Management/Professional card
* Strong knowledge of CDM, RAMS and UK Health andamp; Safety legislation
* Excellent commercial, contractual and organisational skills
* Experience managing subcontractors, labour and suppliers
* Full UK driving licence
Desirable qualifications: NVQ Level 6/7, HNC/HND or degree in Construction Management, MCIOB, IOSH or NEBOSH.
If interested, please get in contact with a Manpower Representative.

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