About the job

Description

Role: Contracts Manager

Salary: upto £85,000

Location: Lacock, Wiltshire

Working Hours: Monday – Friday, 40 hours

Stonegate Farmers is a leading supplier of high-quality eggs to major retailers, food service operators, and wholesale markets across the UK. With a heritage rooted in British farming and a commitment to sustainable agriculture, we pride ourselves on innovation, quality, and continuous improvement. As we expand our infrastructure to meet growing demand, we are looking for a skilled Construction Contracts Manager to join our dynamic team.

We are seeking a proactive and experienced Contracts Manager to oversee and manage delivery of construction and development projects across a £30m portfolio. The successful candidate will work closely with internal stakeholders, contractors, and suppliers to ensure the smooth execution of both Residential and Industrial buildings (new build, extensions, and fit-outs) and associated groundworks and civil infrastructure.

Role & Responsibilities:

• Manage and administer construction contracts from pre-construction through to completion.
• Oversee appointed contractors to ensure projects are delivered in line with both programme and budget
• Produce and manage procurement schedules in line with project programme
• Management of sub-contract payments, including negotiation of subcontract variations
• Monitor construction progress through regular site visits and progress meetings.
• Maintain detailed documentation, reports, and contract records.
• Provide accurate cost forecasting, budgeting, and financial reporting.
• Identify and resolve any contractual or project-related disputes.
• Support sustainability and innovation initiatives across developments.

Person Specification:

• Able to display our company values: Respect, Aspire, Courage, One Team & Diversity
• Excellent negotiation skills
• Acute numerical skills and strong commercial acumen
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong problem solving and resolution skills
• Meticulous attention to detail

Qualifications / Experience:

• Relevant qualifications in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, or a related field
• Proven experience as a Contracts Manager or similar role within the construction or agri-industrial sector.
• Strong understanding of construction law, contracts (e.g., JCT, NEC), and project lifecycle management.
• Familiarity with agricultural or manufacturing environments is advantageous.
• Ability to manage multiple projects across different locations.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to project sites.