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Marketing And Communications Manager
Posted 1 day ago by TACT (The Adolescent & Childrens Trust)
The Marketing and Communications Manager role involves overseeing marketing strategies and communications efforts for an...
- Rate Negotiable
- Category Undetermined
- Work type Remote
- Location Blyth, Northumberland, UK
Hardware Asset Manager/Configuration Manager/Software License
Posted 1 day ago by Sanderson Recruitment
The role of Hardware Asset Manager involves managing hardware assets and software licenses within a large estate, suitab...
- Rate Negotiable
- Category Inside
- Work type Hybrid
- Location United Kingdom
Station Manager Control - North West
Posted 1 day ago by Merseyside Fire & Rescue Service
The Station Manager Control at Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service is a leadership role focused on enhancing the Fire Con...
- Rate £52,236 per year
- Category Undetermined
- Work type Undetermined
- Location North West; Manchester; Liverpool; Bolton; Warrington; Preston; Chester; Blackpool; Oldham; Wigan; Carlisle
Business Development Manager - South East
Posted 1 day ago by Actionstep
The Business Development Manager role at Actionstep UK focuses on generating a substantial outbound pipeline to drive gr...
- Rate £70,000 per year
- Category Undetermined
- Work type Remote
- Location South East; Milton Keynes; Southampton; Dartford; Reading; Maidstone; Sutton; Croydon; Slough; Portsmouth; Brighton
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Sign UpRegional Sales Manager - South East
Posted 1 day ago by Orderyoyo Ltd
The Regional Sales Manager (RSM) will lead the growth and development of OrderYOYO within their designated region, actin...
- Rate £52,000 per year
- Category Undetermined
- Work type Undetermined
- Location South East; Milton Keynes; Southampton; Dartford; Reading; Maidstone; Sutton; Croydon; Slough; Portsmouth; Brighton
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Sign UpSenior Project Manager
Posted 1 day ago by SymphonyAI
The Senior Project Manager role at SymphonyAI Financial Services involves leading high-impact programs in Customer Succe...
- Rate £88,000 per year
- Category Undetermined
- Work type Hybrid
- Location South East; Milton Keynes; Southampton; Dartford; Reading; Maidstone; Sutton; Croydon; Slough; Portsmouth; Brighton
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Sign Up2606 - Claims Manager - Leeds, West Yorkshire
Posted 1 day ago by NHS resolution
The Claims Manager role at NHS Resolution involves managing a diverse portfolio of clinical claims, ensuring thorough in...
- Rate £56,515 per year
- Category Undetermined
- Work type Undetermined
- Location Leeds, West Yorkshire
Regional Sales Manager - Cardiff, South Glamorgan
Posted 1 day ago by Orderyoyo Ltd
The Regional Sales Manager (RSM) will lead the growth and development of OrderYOYO within their designated region, actin...
- Rate £52,000 per year
- Category Undetermined
- Work type Undetermined
- Location Cardiff, South Glamorgan
Regional Contract Manager - South East
Posted 1 day ago by Kudos Services
The Regional Contract Manager role at Kudos Services involves overseeing the delivery of operational Facilities Manageme...
- Rate £60,000 per year
- Category Undetermined
- Work type Undetermined
- Location South East; Milton Keynes; Southampton; Dartford; Reading; Maidstone; Sutton; Croydon; Slough; Portsmouth; Brighton
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Sign UpSenior Partner Manager
Posted 1 day ago by Xelix
The Senior Partner Manager at Xelix will oversee key partnerships that contribute significantly to the company's revenue...
- Rate £115,000 per year
- Category Undetermined
- Work type Hybrid
- Location London; City of London; East London; Central London; South East London; West London; Canary Wharf; South West London; North London; Greenwich; Stratford
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About Our Construction Manager Contract Roles
What does a construction manager contractor do?
Organisations bring in Construction Manager contractors to take responsibility for the day-to-day management of construction works on site, overseeing the programme, workforce, subcontractors, and resources required to deliver a project safely, to specification, on time, and within budget. The work involves planning and sequencing construction activities, managing and coordinating subcontractor packages, monitoring and reporting progress against programme, managing site safety in accordance with CDM regulations, resolving technical and logistical issues as they arise, and maintaining the quality of construction output. Construction Manager contractors are brought in on major projects where dedicated site leadership is required, or to cover a vacancy within a project team during delivery.
What sets strong Construction Manager contractors apart is are built primarily on practical site management experience on comparable projects. The ability to manage complex, multi-trade construction programmes, coordinate subcontractor interfaces, and maintain momentum on site under the pressures of programme and cost is the core competency. Familiarity with the relevant contract form, particularly NEC or JCT, and the ability to manage the interface between commercial and operational delivery is expected at senior levels. SMSTS certification, a valid CSCS card, and First Aid at Work certification are standard requirements for site-based roles. CIOB membership or chartership is well regarded, and a degree or HNC in construction management or civil engineering is a common requirement at Construction Manager level.
What is the market like for construction manager contractors?
The market for Construction Manager contractors is a consistently active market driven by the volume and variety of construction and infrastructure work across the UK. The residential, commercial, and infrastructure sectors all generate demand for experienced Construction Managers on a contract basis, particularly on projects of sufficient scale to justify dedicated site management resource. The skills required are broadly transferable across project types at mid level, though senior roles on major infrastructure or complex specialist construction programmes typically require specific sector experience. Rate levels mirror seniority and project complexity, with Construction Managers on major programmes commanding rates at the top end of the site management contractor market.
How much do construction manager contractors usually earn?
Contract rates for construction manager roles typically range from £450 to £800 per day, depending on the scope of the role, required expertise, and the delivery expectations of the engagement.
How many construction manager vacancies are there on Quality Contracts?
Over the past twelve months, we have tracked over 200 construction manager contract roles across the site. Data reviewed up to June 2026.