Construction Contract Manager

Salary: -45,000 - -58,000

Travel: Approximately 10%

Location:Cheltenham

The Opportunity

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Construction Contract Manager to join a highly secure and technically advanced programme supporting critical UK defence infrastructure and operational capability.

This role offers the chance to work within a complex project environment, managing construction procurement activities, subcontractor performance, and commercial delivery across high-value programmes. You will play a key role in ensuring projects are delivered efficiently, compliantly, and in line with operational and commercial objectives.

The successful candidate will work closely with project, commercial, engineering, and supply chain teams to drive contract performance, manage supplier relationships, and mitigate risk throughout the project lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage construction contracts and subcontractor relationships across multiple programmes.
• Lead procurement and tendering activities in line with NEC3 / NEC4 contract frameworks.
• Negotiate commercial terms to achieve best value, quality, and delivery performance.
• Monitor contractor and supplier performance, resolving issues and escalating risks where required.
• Support project delivery through effective contract administration and commercial oversight.
• Identify and manage supply chain risks, including delays, performance issues, and material availability.
• Ensure compliance with contractual, regulatory, and company requirements.
• Contribute to proposal development, cost reviews, and commercial planning activities.
• Build strong working relationships with internal stakeholders, suppliers, and subcontractors.
• Drive continuous improvement across procurement and contract management processes.

Candidate Requirements

Essential

• Degree qualified or equivalent professional experience in a relevant discipline.
• Proven experience managing NEC3 or NEC4 construction contracts.
• Strong background in construction procurement and subcontract management.
• Experience working within a complex supply chain or project delivery environment.
• Demonstrated success in supplier negotiations and contract administration.
• Understanding of commercial, contractual, and subcontract law.
• Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities within fast-paced project environments.

Desirable

• Experience within defence, infrastructure, engineering, or other highly regulated sectors.
• Familiarity with large-scale or mission-critical project delivery.

Security Requirements

Due to the sensitive nature of this position:

• Applicants must be a sole British national.
• Candidates must be eligible to obtain and maintain SC Security Clearance