Job Description
Contract Manager (Build / Fit-Out)
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Belfast | £60,000 - £80,000
Description
We are hiring for our client, a growing construction business with a strong pipeline of projects across Belfast and Northern Ireland, for an experienced Contract Manager to join their team. This Contract Manager role offers genuine autonomy, giving the successful Contract Manager ownership of the entire lifecycle of business agreements - from contract drafting and negotiation through to regulatory compliance. It's an excellent opportunity for a Contract Manager to take real ownership of project delivery within a well-established and expanding organisation.
Top 3 Things to Know About This Job
- Competitive salary - £60,000 to £80,000
Strong pipeline of local projects - stable, long-term opportunity
Autonomous role - real ownership of project delivery
The Role
- Oversee the full lifecycle of contracts, from drafting through to close-out
Negotiate contracts and manage costs across live construction projects
Safeguard commercial interests and manage risk on behalf of the business
Work closely with clients, quantity surveyors, project managers, and senior stakeholders
Ensure compliance with JCT/NEC contract terms and construction law
Monitor site health & safety standards and regulatory compliance
The Person
- 5+ years' experience as a Contract Manager / Project Manager
MSc or degree educated in a construction-related discipline
Proficient in JCT/NEC contracts and construction law
Strong Excel skills, commercial risk analysis, and negotiation ability
Sound knowledge of health & safety regulations and site compliance
Full UK driving licence
The Reward
- £60,000 - £80,000 (salary negotiable depending on experience)
A stable, long-term opportunity with a growing construction business
Genuine autonomy and real ownership of project delivery
The chance to work across a strong, established pipeline of projects in Belfast and NI
Next Steps - Why Hunter Savage
For further information, and to apply for this Contract Manager job, please contact Adam Adair, Senior Consultant, Built Environment. As a specialist recruitment consultancy, Hunter Savage takes a consultative, niche-focused approach - working closely with both candidates and employers across the Built Environment sector to find the right long-term fit. Visit our website for a full list of Built Environment opportunities.
Salary is usually negotiable; details listed are a guide based on experience and expertise. xwwtmva We reserve the right to heighten shortlisting criteria dependent upon the calibre of response.
Desired Skills and Experience Contract Management, Project Management, Construction Management