Job Detail

Contracts Manager

• Field: Other
• Deadline: 2026-01-26 02:01
• EC3V, Candlewick, Greater London

Job Overview

 Support the delivery of the business vision, goals and strategy, with a particular focus on expanding our presence in the London region.

 Build strong, sustainable customer relationships and secure repeat business through performance and trust.

 Take overall responsibility for assigned contracts from estimating through to handover and final account.

 Drive the development of a motivated, engaged and high-performing team.

 Play an active role in identifying and developing new business opportunities, particularly in support of our strategic London growth targets.

 Reports to: Operations Manager

Key Areas of Responsibility

Customer Relationships & Business Development

 Build and develop meaningful relationships with existing and prospective clients.

 Be visible to the client’s project team, clearly articulating your role and maintaining consistent communication throughout the project lifecycle.

 Lead project teams in promoting the right balance between protecting B&F’s interests and maintaining a collaborative, solution-focused approach with clients.

 Engage with clients and stakeholders to drive best practice, continuous improvement and performance benchmarking.

 Proactively pursue opportunities for new work with target customers, consultants and end-user clients.

 Support the Operations Manager and Pre-Construction team in identifying pipeline work, attending early engagement meetings and tracking regional leads.

 Develop and maintain a network of professional contacts within the London construction and property sectors to support B&F’s regional growth strategy.

 Represent B&F at local networking events and industry forums to promote our capabilities and strengthen market presence.

Managerial

 Take early ownership of newly awarded contracts, including input prior to PM appointment and handover from Estimating.

 Ensure Social Value commitments are understood and delivered across all projects, promoting community engagement, local employment, and environmental responsibility in line with client and company expectations.

 Champion B&F’s ‘Safety Strategy’ on all projects and actively promote a positive health, safety and environmental culture across sites and offices.

 Assemble and maintain an appropriate project team in conjunction with the Operations Manager, adjusting as required to meet project needs.

 Recruit, mentor and develop Project Managers, Supervisors, apprentices and other team members as needed.

 Ensure all team members understand and perform their roles in line with company standards and Integrated Management System (IMS) processes.

 Build open and trusted relationships with PMs to ensure accurate, timely reporting and shared accountability.

 Provide coaching and support to PMs and Supervisors to develop skills and enhance delivery performance.

 Deliver monthly contract progress updates to the Operations Manager, highlighting risks, opportunities and key issues.

Financial

 Hold overall accountability for delivering projects on budget.

 Support PMs in early-stage financial assessments and the development of Profit Enhancement Plans.

 Ensure robust cost control is maintained throughout project delivery.

 Ensure procurement of subcontractor packages is competitive, compliant and appropriately risk-managed.

 Monitor progress and agreement of variations and ensure VO accounts are kept up to date.

 Support PMs in preparing for monthly Project Review Meetings and commercial reporting.

 Assist in preparation and settlement of Final Accounts in collaboration with PMs and QS.

Technical

 Ensure each project is resourced appropriately with technical expertise to deliver a quality installation.

 Oversee design team appointments and maintain rigour in design coordination and delivery.

 Monitor and manage design output to ensure timely and accurate release in line with programme.

Contractual

 Maintain an awareness of contract obligations and key terms for all assigned projects.

 Support PMs in complying with all necessary contractual requirements.

 Ensure B&F’s position is protected through timely issue of notices, correspondence and robust record-keeping.

 Provide guidance to PMs on the appropriate approach to challenging or disputed contract issues.

Programming & Planning

 Take overall responsibility for timely delivery of all projects.

 Support PMs in the development and agreement of design and contract programmes.

 Ensure programmes are regularly reviewed, updated and communicated to clients and delivery teams.

 Champion a programme-led mindset within the project team, using it as a key management tool to maintain project momentum and performance.

At all times, you represent the Company and are expected to conduct yourself in accordance with Our Values: Professional – Dynamic – Responsible