Contracts Director

Barnsley

Circa £100,000 Basic Salary + Profit Related Bonus (£15,000-£25,000) + Company Car + Private Healthcare + Pension + Excellent Benefits

We are recruiting on behalf of a highly successful and well-established organisation for an experienced Contracts Director to lead a significant operational division.

This is a confidential appointment, offering the opportunity to join a respected business with an outstanding reputation, strong financial stability and ambitious growth plans. Due to the confidential nature of this role, further details will be shared during the recruitment process.

The opportunity

Reporting into the senior leadership team, you will take full responsibility for the successful delivery of multiple projects, ensuring operational excellence, commercial performance and exceptional client satisfaction.

Leading a team of 3 to 4 Contracts Managers, you'll provide strategic direction, mentor your team and drive continuous improvement across project delivery.

This role would suit an experienced senior contracts professional who combines strong commercial awareness with outstanding leadership and relationship-building skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, develop and support a team of Contracts Managers.
• Ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget and to the highest quality standards.
• Manage client relationships and maintain exceptional levels of customer satisfaction.
• Drive commercial performance and profitability across multiple contracts.
• Monitor project performance, resources and operational efficiencies.
• Work closely with senior leadership to support business growth and continuous improvement.
• Ensure compliance with all contractual, legal and health & safety requirements.
• Provide strategic leadership across contract delivery and operational planning.

Skills and experience

We are looking for someone who has:

• Significant senior-level contract management experience within the construction sector.
• Previous experience managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong leadership experience, including managing and developing Contracts Managers or similar senior operational teams.
• Excellent commercial and financial awareness.
• Outstanding communication and stakeholder management skills.
• A proactive, solutions-focused approach with the ability to make sound commercial decisions.
• A proven track record of delivering successful projects and driving operational performance.

Package

• Circa £100,000 basic salary
• Profit-related bonus (typically £15,000-£25,000)
• Company car
• Private healthcare
• Company pension
• Excellent long-term career prospects

Due to the confidential nature of this appointment, applicants meeting the required criteria will receive further information during the recruitment process.

Interested? Please apply with your full CV.

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