Contract Manager

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Axis Europe is hiring a Contract Manager for Concept within Axis CLC to oversee commercial refurbishment projects in a main contracting environment, with hybrid working and site visits. You will lead commercial, operational and health and safety outcomes, support tender pricing, handle PQQ/SQ submissions, develop CPPs and RAMS, and manage programmes and subcontractors. The role requires five years delivering £500k contracts in a main contracting setting, a construction management or related degree, strong maths and IT skills, and awareness of the Modern Slavery Act. Benefits include £70k salary, £5k car allowance, 25 days leave, private medical after probation, and free parking. Tailor your CV to show multi-project delivery and H&S leadership and travel readiness.

Concept, part of Axis CLC, is one of the UK’s leading property service specialists, delivering expert property maintenance, refurbishment and compliance services across complex and highly regulated environments. Established in 2003 and backed by the wider strength of Axis CLC, operating from 23 UK offices with more than 2,500 employees and over 110 years of combined experience. Concept supports clients across Defence, Education, Healthcare and Critical National Infrastructure, delivering safe, compliant solutions across a wide range of essential property services.

The Role

This is a full‑time, permanent Contracts Manager position overseeing commercial refurbishment projects, with a hybrid working model and regular travel to sites and client meetings. The role sits within a main contracting environment and requires strong commercial, operational, and health & safety leadership.

Responsibilities

• All aspects of fabric works, especially commercial refurbishment
• Surveying of works and production of quotations
• Leading or assisting in the pricing and submission of tenders
• Assisting and completing PQQ and SQ submissions
• Production of project H&S information including CPPs and RAMS in liaison with H&S Management team
• Producing and managing project programmes and timelines
• Management of directly employed staff and sub-contractors
• Management of on-site H&S including undertaking of site audits/inspections in line with company standard procedures
• Attending project meetings and production of various reports and project documentation required
• Contributing to work planning, and briefing project teams, contractors and suppliers
• Managing and carrying out of commercial valuations on projects and agreement of project accounts
• Work closely with other internal departments (commercial. H&S) and external (client, design team) to ensure the contracts are delivered on time and within financial budgets.
• To be able to identify human trafficking and modern slavery within the organisation and report any suspicious behaviour.
• Role will be working from home based however there will be a requirement to make regular site and client visits (within a region, nationally or internationally, depending on the construction project).

About You

• Ideally minimum of 5yrs proven track record of managing numerous contracts with values around £500k
• Ideally degree qualified in construction management and/or commercial background and experience/knowledge in quantity surveying would be useful.
• Main contracting background
• Experience of working with building contracts (JCT, NEC etc.)
• The ability to manage multiple projects concurrently
• Strong maths and IT skills
• Commercially astute
• Good problem-solving skills
• An awareness of the Modern Slavery act (2015)

What We Offer?

• Salary up to £70,000 depending upon experience
• £5,000 Car Allowance
• 25 Days Annual Leave 
• Private Medical Insurance (after probation)
• Free Parking 

Why Axis CLC?

Joining Axis CLC means being part of a national organisation that delivers essential services across housing, education, healthcare, defence and commercial property. You’ll be joining a team that values reliability, quality and social impact, offering long-term stability, meaningful work and genuine opportunities to grow and progress in your career.

Our Commitment to Inclusion

Many faces, one Axis CLC. We value diversity and are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. If you need any adjustments during the hiring process, please let us know.