An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Contracts Manager to join a well-established Design & Build, Construction and Fit-Out contractor delivering high-quality projects across Oxfordshire and the surrounding counties.

Operating across the commercial, industrial and specialist sectors, our client has built an outstanding reputation for delivering technically challenging refurbishment and fit-out projects. Their portfolio includes commercial office refurbishments, industrial facilities, education projects, manufacturing environments and highly specialised laboratory developments.

With a growing presence in the Life Sciences sector, the business is currently delivering the development and fit-out of state-of-the-art laboratories, providing an excellent opportunity to work on some of the region's most technically demanding and rewarding projects. Alongside these schemes, they continue to deliver a diverse range of commercial and industrial projects for an established client base.

The business has enjoyed sustained growth whilst maintaining the supportive, close-knit culture of a regional contractor. Employees are genuinely valued, given the autonomy to succeed and benefit from an excellent work-life balance, resulting in exceptional staff retention and genuine opportunities for long-term career progression.

Due to continued growth and a strong pipeline of secured work, they are now looking to appoint a Contracts Manager to oversee multiple projects across Oxfordshire.

Contracts Manager – The Role

As Contracts Manager, you will take responsibility for the successful delivery of 2-3 live projects at any one time, ensuring they are completed safely, on programme, within budget and to the highest quality standards.

Projects will include commercial refurbishments, fit-outs and specialist laboratory developments, requiring close collaboration with clients, consultants and site teams throughout each stage of delivery.

Contracts Manager – Responsibilities

• Managing 2-3 refurbishment, fit-out and laboratory projects simultaneously.
• Leading and supporting Site Managers and project delivery teams.
• Monitoring project programmes, budgets and overall performance.
• Ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time and to the highest quality standards.
• Managing client relationships and attending regular progress meetings.
• Coordinating with consultants, architects and design teams.
• Overseeing subcontractor performance and programme delivery.
• Promoting and maintaining exceptional Health & Safety standards across all projects.
• Providing regular progress updates to the senior management team.

Contracts Manager – About You

• Previous experience working as a Contracts Manager within a main contractor environment.
• Proven experience delivering commercial refurbishment and fit-out projects.
• Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong leadership, organisational and communication skills.
• Excellent client-facing ability with a collaborative approach.
• SMSTS, CSCS and First Aid qualifications.
• Experience delivering laboratories, life science facilities, cleanrooms, healthcare environments or other technically complex projects would be advantageous, although not essential.

Contracts Manager – What's on Offer

• Circa £70,000 salary plus package.
• Opportunity to deliver cutting-edge laboratory developments alongside commercial and industrial projects.
• Secure pipeline of interesting and technically challenging work.
• Supportive, collaborative and friendly working environment.
• Genuine opportunities for long-term career progression.
• Excellent work-life balance with a business that truly values its people.

If you're an experienced Contracts Manager looking to join a respected regional contractor with an exciting and varied project portfolio—including cutting-edge laboratory developments—we'd love to hear from you.

Please click the apply button or contact Alex at One Way for a confidential discussion on 07442070998.