Job Title: Contracts Manager Location: Essex Permanent Salary: DOE - Circa £80,000 £90,000 + package (see below) Client: Top 10 Tier 1 Main Contractor We are recruiting on behalf of a highly respected, top 10 Tier 1 main contractor with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality projects across the UK. Due to ongoing project wins and growth in the region, they are looking to appoint an experienced Contracts Manager to oversee 2 3 live projects and their associated site teams across the Essex region. The bulk of current workload sits within the education sector, delivering large-scale school and college builds (Values upwards up £30m+ up to around £80m each, on 2-3 year programmes). However, our client also delivers a wide variety of high-value new-build and refurbishment schemes across healthcare, commercial, industrial, leisure, and residential sectors. Key Requirements: • Proven background working in a Contract Manager role for main contractors • Experience managing multiple live construction projects of values circa £30m + • Strong leadership and client-facing skills • Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to sites as required • Essex-based or commutable to the region • Comfortable with a blend of site, office, and remote working • Be willing and able to provide verifiable work references . Package: As well as a competitive basis salary our client also offers a comprehensive benefits package inc. private healthcare + £5k car allowance + 10% d