Contracts Manager – Exeter

Salary: Up to £78,000 + Package
Location: Exeter (covering Somerset & North Devon)
Contract: Permanent

We are recruiting for an experienced Contracts Manager to join an award-winning, independent regional contractor delivering high-quality projects up to £15m in value.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established business working across a diverse range of sectors including Commercial, Education, Industrial, Community/Leisure, and Healthcare.

The Role

As a Contracts Manager, you will take responsibility for overseeing multiple projects, ensuring successful delivery across quality, safety, programme, and commercial performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Report directly to the Senior Management Team, highlighting risks, progress, and issues
• Lead and resource site teams, ensuring compliance with Health & Safety legislation
• Maintain strong financial control across projects
• Oversee productivity and performance of site teams and subcontractors
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to required quality standards
• Monitor training needs and ensure compliance with company and legislative requirements

Essential Criteria

• Proven experience as a Contracts Manager or Senior Project Manager
• Track record delivering projects valued at £10m+
• SMSTS, CSCS & First Aid at Work (essential)
• NVQ Level 6 in Construction Management (preferred)
• Strong leadership and problem-solving skills
• Based within commuting distance of Exeter, covering Somerset & North Devon

What’s on Offer

• Salary up to £78,000 (depending on experience)
• Car allowance or company car (salary sacrifice)
• Pension contribution
• Private medical insurance
• Life assurance
• Generous annual leave and additional company benefits
• Long-term opportunity with a respected regional contractor

Our Commitment to Inclusion

As a recruitment agency, we are committed to promoting inclusive opportunities on behalf of our clients. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those from under-represented communities.

If you have a disability, are neurodivergent, or require adjustments during the recruitment process, we’ll work with you and the client to ensure a fair and supportive experience.

We aim to represent employers who foster respectful, inclusive, and collaborative workplaces — regardless of age, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity, or background.