161 contracts manager jobs found

Role - Contracts Manager (Inside IR35) Location - Scotland (Remote based with some travel) The Contract Manager provides comprehensive commercial, contractual, procurement, financial, and document control support to project delivery teams on large-scale infrastructure projects. Reporting to the Senior Contract Manager, the role acts as a central coordination point between project, commercial, finance, procurement, SHEQ, and client interfaces to ensure contractual compliance, cost control, timely cash flow, and robust document management throughout the project lifecycle. Reports to: Senior Contract Manager Works closely with: Project Managers, Quantity Surveyors, Finance, Procurement, Logistics, SHEQ, Engineering and Client Representatives Review installation design Bills of Quantities and prepare sourcing trackers for all items to be procured, including cables, accessories, hire equipment and services. Manage the end-to-end purchase-to-pay process, including raising purchase...

Interim Damp & Mould Contract Manager Surrey | 3 Days in Office £375 per day Inside IR35 6-Month Contract I'm currently working with a Surrey-based local authority to recruit an experienced Interim Damp & Mould Contract Manager on an initial 6-month contract. This is a hands-on role requiring someone who can hit the ground running, manage contractors effectively, and provide technical oversight across damp, mould and disrepair cases. The successful candidate will be expected to work from the office in Surrey 3 days per week (non-negotiable), with occasional site visits as required. Key Responsibilities Managing damp and mould contractors and monitoring performance Diagnosing damp and mould issues and overseeing remedial works Undertaking property inspections and site surveys Producing clear technical reports and recommendations Managing disrepair-related cases and ensuring legislative compliance Monitoring KPIs, contractor performance and service delivery Liaising...

Construction Manager (Rail/Civils) Manchester/West Yorkshire Long Term Contract (inside IR35) £450-£550 per day Our client is currently sourcing an experience Rail/Civils Construction Manager from their Manchester Office (covering West Yorkshire sites) on a long-term contract basis (inside IR35) Working with the Lineside Civils team your responsibilities will be: * To adhere to the company policies, processes, principles and guidelines as applicable * Responsible for planning the project activities. This includes defining methodology for complete execution, considering timelines, resources, and deliverables. Develop a detailed schedule, outlining when each task should occur. This ensures that the project progresses smoothly and stays on track. * Responsible for identifying and managing potential risks that could affect project execution. Construction managers conduct risk assessments, develop mitigation strategies, and ensure compliance with safety regulations and...

THE ROLE My client seeks a Quantity Surveyor to join their London office on a CONTRACT or PERMANENT basis. This is to work on various RAIL projects. You must have experience of all quantity surveying and commercial management duties and have good Rail experience using NEC contracts. THE COMPANY My client is a long established busy firm of PQS with several offices. My client works on projects for infrastructure and also for buildings. THE CANDIDATE You will be a Quantity Surveyor / commercial manager who has good experience of working on RAIL related projects. You should have a BSc or similar in Quantity Surveying. You may be MRICS qualified although this is not essential. You will have in excess of 6 years quantity surveying experience. You must have good knowledge in the use of NEC contracts. You will have good all round Quantity Surveying experience to include dealing with project costs, budget management, forecasting, contract administration, managing risks,...

Our client is supporting the delivery of a major capital investment programme at one of the UK's busiest airports and is seeking an experienced Project Engineer / Design Manager to join a long-term aviation infrastructure programme. The role offers a hybrid working option with 3 days per week on-site and has been deemed inside IR35. This is a client-side role focused on the management and assurance of civil engineering design across a range of airfield projects including runways, taxiways, aprons, pavements, drainage, utility diversions, and associated infrastructure. Despite the title, the role is less hands-on engineering design and more focused on design management, consultant coordination, and technical assurance. Key Responsibilities: Lead and manage the design development of airfield and civil infrastructure projects within a live operational airport environment. Act as the client-side technical lead and design authority for civil engineering schemes. Develop project...

Commission Strategic Lead Cambridge Contract £475 per day limited paid via umbrella company inside IR35 Our client is looking for an experienced Commission Strategic Lead. Adult Social Care Commissioning comprises three commissioning teams. Alongside the team led by the Strategic Lead, there are two further teams, each managed by a Senior Commissioning Manager and supported by two Commissioners and a Partnership Development Officer. The service works closely with the Contracts team, Brokerage and the newly established Market Development team through integrated working and a Joint Management Team structure, creating a strong focus on collaboration, market shaping and delivery. We are looking for an experienced commissioning leader who can quickly build relationships, provide confident leadership and maintain delivery across a complex portfolio of strategic programmes. The successful candidate will bring strong programme and stakeholder management skills, experience of leading teams...

Assistant Pre-Construction Manager Location: London (Hybrid - 3 days office/site, 2 days flexible) Rate: Up to £300 per day (Inside IR35) Contract: 12 Months (Strong potential for extension or permanent opportunity) Start Date: ASAP The Opportunity Our client is a leading international design and build specialist, delivering high-quality workplace, retail and commercial fit-out projects for some of the world's best-known brands. Due to continued growth, they are looking to appoint an Assistant Pre-Construction Manager to join their expanding Pre-Construction team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a background in pre-construction, estimating or quantity surveying who is looking to develop their career within a fast-paced design and build environment. Working closely with the Head of Commercial, Business Development, Design and Project Delivery teams, you will take ownership of projects through the pre-construction phase, supporting tenders from initial...

Role: Interim Senior Commercial Manager (Digital)Length of engagement: Initial 6 monthsContract Type: Interim - Full Time Rate: from £575/day (Inside IR35 - Umbrella)Start Date: ASAPLocation: London - Hybrid (40% office attendance)CTC Clearance will need to be obtained prior to the start date. We are seeking an experienced Senior Commercial Manager to lead the commercial delivery of a major digital transformation programme within a high-profile public sector organisation. This is a hands-on interim assignment focused on delivering complex, outcome-based digital procurements. You will lead the commercial work stream rather than act as the overall programme manager. You will take ownership of the commercial strategy and delivery of several multi-million-pound digital procurements, helping to drive the programme from strategy through to evaluation and contract award. Your new role Leading end-to-end public sector digital procurements from strategy through to award and...

Design Project Manager - Major Infrastructure £500 per day | Inside IR35 Long-term Contract Paddington, London - 3 days per week We are recruiting for a Design Project Manager to support the delivery of a major UK infrastructure programme. This is a project management role focused on the coordination and delivery of complex engineering design activities. The ideal candidate will have started their career in an engineering or design discipline before transitioning into a Project Management role. You will work closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams to understand technical challenges, identify integration and interface issues, manage risk and change, and ensure design delivery remains aligned with programme, governance and contractual requirements. This is not a traditional Design Manager position. The role is best suited to someone who understands the design process and can engage confidently with technical teams, while taking ownership of project management,...

NEC Project Manager wanted Contract basis Start ASAP East Sussex Ringmer location Hybrid role Inside IR35 We are preparing and delivering projects -both at procurement and construction stages-under the NEC suite of contracts. As part of this growth, we're offering NEC Project Managers the chance to step into roles where their expertise will shape outcomes. Joining our Transportation Project Delivery team means being at the heart of some of the UK and Ireland's most high-profile highways and rail projects, with opportunities to influence wider disciplines through our NEC Professional Services Contracts; as well as supporting clients with a wide variety of NEC contracts such as Engineering and Construction through management of ECC and ESC types on their behalf. In this role, the impact you create will be felt from day one. As the client's key representative, you'll be the person who ensures our projects run with clarity, collaboration and momentum. You'll guide communication...

Manager - HTA, Value & Evidence (Migraine) Type: Temporary Duration: Up to 23 months Location: Tadworth, Surrey Rate: up to £37.86 per hour (Umbrella, INSIDE IR35 - PAYE option also available) Join a leading global pharmaceutical organisation dedicated to delivering innovative therapies that improve patients' lives on a long-term contract. This role sits within the Health Technology Assessment (HTA), Value & Evidence team, supporting global migraine programmes through a blend of scientific research, evidence generation, and operational excellence. Key Responsibilities Manage real-world evidence (RWE) studies aligned to global evidence generation strategies, ensuring delivery to time and quality standards Support the design, analysis, and interpretation of health economics and outcomes research in collaboration with internal experts and external stakeholders Oversee publication planning and delivery, including manuscript development and journal submission processes...

Role: Project Director with Cyber Security Type: Contract (6 Months) Location: London, UK Working Model: Hybrid (3 days per week in office) Payrate: £414 to £514 per day on Outside IR35 (if they have LTD company only) £414 to £514 per day on Inside IR35 via Umbrella The Mission Take single-point accountability for the end-to-end delivery of a high-visibility Cyber Security experiential project. Working alongside our creative partner, The Exchange, you will make their strategic and creative vision a physical reality-on time, on budget, and with visceral, immediate impact. Key Responsibilities Programme Delivery: Own the master plan, timeline, budget, and quality standards across all workstreams. Agency Coordination: Manage specialist external agencies across experiential production, PR, and digital deliverables. Stakeholder Governance: Serve as the authoritative interface for senior stakeholders and the executive team. Campaign Integration: Close the gap between physical event...

Programme Manager, Procurement Transformation Location: Hybrid, 2 to 3 days onsite Contract: Initial 6 months Day Rate: £600 to £700 per day, depending on experience IR35: Inside IR35 We are looking for an experienced Programme Manager to lead a major Procurement Transformation programme within a large public sector organisation. This role will be responsible for delivering a new Procurement and Contract Management operating model, transitioning from a decentralised structure to a hybrid hub and spoke model. You will provide programme leadership across governance, operating model implementation, stakeholder engagement, benefits realisation and cross programme dependencies, ensuring the transformation delivers measurable financial savings and improved commercial outcomes. Key Responsibilities * Lead the end to end delivery of a Procurement Transformation programme * Develop and manage an integrated programme plan, milestones and delivery roadmap * Establish programme...

HR Advisor Rochester Based (Hybrid 4 days per week on site) £26.76 per Umbrella Inside IR35 6 Month Contract initially. This is a great opportunity to work within one of the UK's leading Defence organisations based in Rochester. Hybrid working 4 days per week on site Knowledge and experience: The role requires an individual with experience of working in an HR department in either an HR Officer or HR Advisor role. The role holder will hold an in depth understanding and experience of HR policies and procedures, internal and external best practice and able to bring their experience to articulate these in order to ensure effective deployment within their work area. The role requires practical knowledge and experience of HR administrative procedures to support effective HR delivery. The role requires a good understanding of how to influence others in order to operationalise, integrate and deliver HR processes, projects and change in a business through experience of advising and...

We are seeking a motivated and ambitious Planner to join our team on the PTNO / PTC1 National Grid Framework, supporting the delivery of a diverse portfolio of high-profile infrastructure schemes. This is an excellent opportunity to be part of a long-term programme within a rapidly growing energy and infrastructure sector, offering exposure to major National Grid projects across multiple sites. You will work within a supportive and collaborative environment, alongside experienced professionals, with clear opportunities for career development and progression. This role is ideal for someone who is keen to further develop their planning expertise, take on increasing responsibility, and play a key role in delivering complex and impactful projects. Role Responsibilities Support the delivery of a large-scale £80m infrastructure programme across three geographical sites. Develop, maintain, and update detailed project programmes to reflect client requirements and programme changes....

Join a world-renowned aerospace organisation as a Export Control Product Lead in any UK site visits 2 days per month onsite Due to a drive for greater success, this advanced manufacturing business is currently searching for Export Control Product Lead to add to their talented, hardworking team in any UK site on an initial 6 months contract. Striving for innovation and creativity you can ensure no two days will be the same. The rate per hour: £67.47 per hour inside IR35 / umbrella The role: The Export Control Product Lead will report to the Support Functions Product Portfolio Lead within Shared Services Enterprise IT (EIT). They will be responsible for managing the following Export Control Products, some of which are off the shelf: Authorisation Service license management & Identity Management Enterprise Auditor (Export control permission scans) PCE (Supplier Declarations) Titus (Metadata and visual Marking) Email & Web Bounday Control (working with Security &...

Project Manager - Application Packaging & Virtual Desktop Migration Initial 12 month contract role - Inside ir35 Hybrid in the Preston/Manchester Area Key Responsibilities Lead the planning and delivery of application packaging and virtual desktop migration projects. Manage project plans, milestones, dependencies, RAID logs, and governance reporting. Coordinate packaging, testing, deployment, migration waves, and operational transition activities. Build strong relationships with business stakeholders, technical teams, and third-party suppliers. Manage project risks, issues, and dependencies, ensuring timely resolution and escalation where required. Ensure delivery meets agreed quality standards, governance requirements, and business expectations. Produce regular status reports and present progress to senior stakeholders and project boards. Support business readiness and ensure a smooth transition into operational support. Essential Skills & Experience Proven...

Lambeth Council are looking for an Interim Secondary SEMH Outreach Advisor. Pay rate - Negotiable. Hybrid working available. Inside IR35. Responsible for: Supporting improved outcomes for pupils with SEMH needs, behaviour that challenges and/or those at risk of suspension or permanent exclusion. The role strengthens early, coordinated support across mainstream schools through outreach, Experts at Hand and whole-system inclusion practice. The SEMH Outreach Service is led by the Behaviour and Inclusion Consultant. The team is being developed to include two primary SEMH Outreach Advisors and two secondary SEMH Outreach Advisors, two Family Support Practitioners with one focused on primary and one on secondary, two SEMH Support Officers with one focused on primary and one on secondary, and a Data Analyst. The service is developing in line with national SEND and Alternative Provision reform, with a stronger emphasis on early intervention, ordinarily available inclusive practice,...

Interim Estates Surveyor Wyre Forest Council (Hybrid Working) Rate: £375 - £450p/d Umbrella (Inside IR35) Initial 3 Month Contract - with a view to extend thereafter Wyre Forest Council is looking to appoint an experienced Interim Estates Surveyor to support the management of its diverse property portfolio. Working within the Property Services team, you will undertake a broad range of estate management duties across the Council's operational, investment and non-operational assets. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Estates Surveyor with strong commercial property experience to join a busy local authority team.   Key Responsibilities ·Manage a varied portfolio of operational, investment and non-operational property assets. ·Undertake estate management activities including landlord and tenant matters, lease renewals, rent reviews and licence agreements. ·Manage the letting of vacant floorspace and commercial property across the Council's estate. ·Support...

Senior Quantity Surveyor Location: Taunton / Bristol (Hybrid - Minimum 3 Days on Site) Rate: Circa £550 per day (Inside IR35 - Negotiable for the Right Candidate) Contract: Temporary Duration: 3rd August 2026 - 29th January 2027 Hours: Monday to Friday, 08:00 - 17:00 Search Recruitment's Transmission & Distribution team is currently recruiting for an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to support a major energy infrastructure programme with one of the UK's leading utility contractors. This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially driven Quantity Surveyor with experience in utilities, power, civil engineering or infrastructure projects to join a busy commercial team on a long-term contract. The Role: Working alongside Commercial and Project Managers, you'll be responsible for supporting the commercial delivery of multiple projects, ensuring robust cost control, contract administration and commercial governance throughout the project lifecycle. Key Responsibilities:...