Senior Contracts Manager - Precast Concrete

Posted 8 hours 37 minutes ago by Laing O'Rourke

Permanent
Full Time
Construction Jobs
Nottinghamshire, Worksop, United Kingdom, S80 1
Job Description
SeniorContracts Manager - Explore Manufacturing

Based at Laing O'Rourke's Centre of Excellence for Modern Construction (CEMC), Worksop

Laing O'Rourke's manufacturing and modular solutions are transforming how the built environment is delivered - turning traditional construction into a modern process of precision-engineered assembly.

At our Explore Manufacturing facility in Worksop - the most automated concrete products facility in Europe - we design and produce the components that make major infrastructure and building projects faster, safer and more sustainable.

Take a look inside: Explore Manufacturing in action

TheOpportunity

We're looking for an experienced Contracts Manager to join the Explore Manufacturing leadership team.
This is a senior role leading the communication, commercial and delivery interface across multiple high-profile projects - and an opportunity to mentor and develop our next generation of contracts managers.

You'll act as the single senior point of contact for our internal and external clients, ensuring collaboration between technical, production and commercial teams to deliver exceptional results.

What You'll Do
  • Lead and develop a team of Principal, Senior, Project and Assistant Project Coordinators.

  • Champion collaboration across functions to ensure successful, compliant bids and project delivery.

  • Oversee PCSA and contract appointments, ensuring clarity on scope, programme and commercial targets.

  • Drive effective change management and ensure contract compliance.

  • Chair monthly contract reviews and report into the Senior Leadership Team.

  • Build trusted relationships with clients, understanding their drivers and anticipating future opportunities.

  • Promote DfMA principles and smarter, technology-led delivery methods.

About You

You'll be a seasoned contracts or project delivery professional with experience in a Tier 1 contracting or offsite manufacturing environment. You'll bring commercial acumen, strong client-facing skills, and a genuine passion for developing people.

We'd love to hear from you if you:

  • Hold a degree in Engineering, Construction Management or a related field.

  • Have led multidisciplinary teams on complex manufacturing or construction projects.

  • Thrive on coaching and enabling others to perform at their best.

  • Communicate clearly, build trust quickly and manage multiple priorities with ease.

Why Laing O'Rourke?

At Laing O'Rourke, you'll gain exposure to some of the UK's most ambitious and innovative projects, in a culture that nurtures technical excellence and future-focused thinking.

We offer:

  • A world-class remuneration and benefits package.

  • Structured professional development and long-term career progression.

  • A diverse, inclusive environment where everyone feels respected, valued and empowered.

Discover more about our offsite journey: Our Offsite Future

Inclusion Matters

We're proud to be a Disability Confident Level 3 Employer.

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