Contracts Manager: Subcontractor & Compliance Lead

Comex2000uk; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 40,000 - GBP 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading contracting firm in the UK is seeking an experienced Contracts Manager to manage the full life cycle of subcontractor management. This role involves ensuring compliance, advising teams on contract terms, and driving continuous improvement. Candidates should possess strong commercial awareness and have a degree in a related field. This position offers an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact within a supportive team.

Benefits

Pension contributions

Responsibilities

• Manage contracts end to end, ensuring obligations are met and risks are mitigated.
• Advise operational teams on contract terms, compliance, and commercial impacts.
• Oversee subcontractor onboarding, performance, screening, and issue resolution.
• Produce commercial reports and analyse data to identify risks and improvement opportunities.
• Support dispute resolution, claims, variations, and compensation events.
• Build strong relationships with clients, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders.
• Drive continuous improvement across commercial processes and best practices.

Skills

Strong commercial awareness

Contract management experience

Excellent communication skills

Stakeholder management skills

Analytical skills

Detail-focused

Decision making skills

Education

Degree in Business, Engineering, Construction Management, or related field

Job description

A leading contracting firm in the UK is seeking an experienced Contracts Manager to manage the full life cycle of subcontractor management. This role involves ensuring compliance, advising teams on contract terms, and driving continuous improvement. Candidates should possess strong commercial awareness and have a degree in a related field. This position offers an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact within a supportive team.