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.