Contracts Manager Oxford - Special Works / Small‑to‑Medium Projects

Location: Oxfordshire
Salary: £75,000 - £85,000 + Car Allowance + Pension (DOE)
Specialism: Construction, Building Projects

Overview

A well‑established regional contractor with a strong reputation across Oxfordshire and the surrounding counties is seeking a Contracts Manager to join their expanding team. The business delivers a varied portfolio of projects across sectors including education, commercial, healthcare, heritage, refurbishment, and small new‑build schemes, typically ranging from £500k to £4 million.

This role is ideal for an experienced Contracts Manager or a Project Manager ready to take the next step into broader operational responsibility. With continued growth across their special works and small‑to‑medium projects division, the business is looking to appoint someone who can drive delivery excellence while supporting the development of project teams.

The Role

As a Contracts Manager, you will oversee multiple live projects simultaneously, ensuring schemes are delivered safely, on programme, within budget, and to the high standards expected by clients and consultants. You'll be involved from early pre‑construction activities through to handover, providing strong leadership and maintaining operational consistency across all projects.

Key Responsibilities

Manage several concurrent construction projects valued £500k-£4m through the full lifecycle.
Lead pre‑construction activities including procurement strategy, design coordination, programme development and risk management.
Ensure compliance with quality standards, safety procedures, and contractual obligations.
Provide leadership and mentorship to Project Managers, Site Managers and site delivery teams.
Maintain strong working relationships with clients, consultants, supply chain partners and internal commercial teams.
Monitor progress, programme performance, cost forecasts and commercial outcomes.
Promote a collaborative, positive and problem‑solving culture across all schemes.
Uphold company values centred on quality, professionalism, and reliable delivery.What We're Looking For

Proven experience as a Contracts Manager, or a Project Manager ready to step into a broader leadership role.
Background across sectors such as education, commercial, healthcare, refurbishment, heritage, or small new‑build projects.
Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently with strong organisational and communication skills.
Strong understanding of contract administration, programme management and budget control.
Confident client‑facing skills and the ability to represent the contractor professionally.
Commitment to quality, safety, and continuous improvement.
Package

Salary: £75,000 - £85,000 (DOE)
Car allowance
Pension scheme
Performance‑related bonus options
Excellent long‑term progression opportunities within a growing regional business
How to Apply

If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply via the link or contact James Mitchell for a confidential discussion.

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