Contracts Manager Contract Jobs in Birmingham
UK Clinical Success Manager - West Midlands
Posted 1 day ago by Strolll Limited
The UK Clinical Success Manager at Strolll will leverage clinical expertise to enhance the adoption and utilization of t...
- Rate £50,000 per year
- Category Undetermined
- Work type Hybrid
- Location West Midlands; Birmingham; Coventry; Stoke-On-Trent; Wolverhampton; Telford; Walsall; Hereford; Worcester; Tamworth; Nuneaton
Home Manager
Posted 2 days ago by Greensleeves Homes Trust
The Home Manager at Greensleeves Care is responsible for delivering high-quality residential, dementia, and nursing care...
- Rate £57,000 per year
- Category Undetermined
- Work type Undetermined
- Location West Midlands; Birmingham; Coventry; Stoke-On-Trent; Wolverhampton; Telford; Walsall; Hereford; Worcester; Tamworth; Nuneaton
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Senior Insight Manager - UK
Posted 4 days ago by Circana
The Senior Insight Manager at Circana is a pivotal role within the Retail team, focusing on leveraging extensive industr...
- Rate Negotiable
- Category Undetermined
- Work type Hybrid
- Location UK; London; Birmingham; Manchester; Glasgow; Liverpool; Leeds; Edinburgh; Bristol; Cardiff; Nottingham
Group Purchasing Manager - UK
Posted 4 days ago by Vet Plus
The Group Purchasing Manager at VetPlus will lead the end-to-end purchasing function, focusing on developing and executi...
- Rate £65,000 per year
- Category Undetermined
- Work type Undetermined
- Location UK; London; Birmingham; Manchester; Glasgow; Liverpool; Leeds; Edinburgh; Bristol; Cardiff; Nottingham
Service Manager Aftersales Manager Workshop Manager
Posted 5 days ago by Holdcroft Group
The Service Manager role at Holdcroft Motor Group involves leading the Aftersales team to ensure efficient operations wi...
- Rate £59,000 per year
- Category Undetermined
- Work type Undetermined
- Location West Midlands; Birmingham; Coventry; Stoke-On-Trent; Wolverhampton; Telford; Walsall; Hereford; Worcester; Tamworth; Nuneaton
Lead Observability & Data Architect/Engineer (SC/DV Cleared)
Posted 5 days ago by GIOS Technology Limited
The role of Lead Observability & Data Architect/Engineer (SC/DV Cleared) involves designing and scaling critical monitor...
- Rate Negotiable
- Category Undetermined
- Work type Hybrid
- Location Hybrid - London/Reading/Birmingham/Manchester/Glasgow/Liverpool/Newcastle , UK
Candidate Engagement Manager - 12 Month Fixed-term Contract
Posted 5 days ago by EY
The Candidate Experience & Engagement Manager at EY is responsible for leading the strategic design and delivery of a te...
- Rate Negotiable
- Category Undetermined
- Work type Hybrid
- Location Birmingham, England, United Kingdom
Lead Observability & Data Architect/Engineer (SC/DV Cleared)
Posted 5 days ago by GIOS Technology Limited
The role of Lead Observability & Data Architect/Engineer involves designing and scaling national-critical monitoring fab...
- Rate Negotiable
- Category Undetermined
- Work type Hybrid
- Location Hybrid - London/Reading/Birmingham/Manchester/Glasgow/Liverpool/Newcastle
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About Our Contracts Manager Contract Roles in Birmingham
What does a contracts manager contractor do?
Contracts Manager contractors are engaged in construction and infrastructure environments to manage the contractual relationships between employers, main contractors, and subcontractors, ensuring that all parties understand and fulfil their obligations under the relevant contract and that commercial risks and entitlements are properly managed throughout the project lifecycle. The work involves reviewing and advising on contract terms at procurement stage, administering contracts during delivery, managing the notice and compensation event processes, dealing with claims and disputes, and supporting the commercial close-out of contracts at completion. Contracts Managers are brought in on major projects where dedicated contractual expertise is required, or to provide specialist support during contentious commercial situations.
Clients expect Contracts Manager contractors to bring centre on deep knowledge of the major construction contract forms, particularly NEC3 and NEC4, JCT, and FIDIC, combined with practical experience of administering those contracts on live projects. The ability to identify and manage contractual risk, draft and respond to notices and claims, and advise project teams on their contractual obligations and entitlements is the core competency. Commercial awareness, the ability to work constructively with client and subcontractor teams while protecting the organisation's contractual position, and strong written communication skills for correspondence and claims documentation are widely expected. Most senior Contracts Manager contractors hold a degree in quantity surveying, law, or construction management, with MRICS or MCIARB being well regarded professional credentials.
What is the market like for contracts manager contractors?
Contracts Manager contracting is most active on major construction and infrastructure programmes where contractual complexity and financial risk justify dedicated commercial and legal resource. Infrastructure, energy, defence, and large public sector programmes are the most significant sources of demand. The prevalence of NEC contracts across the UK infrastructure sector makes NEC expertise a near-universal requirement, and contractors with NEC3 or NEC4 project manager or supervisor accreditation are consistently well positioned. Rates reflect the commercial responsibility and contractual expertise required and sit at the upper end of the construction professional contracting market.
What is the contracting market like in Birmingham?
HSBC's UK headquarters, alongside substantial operations from other major banks and insurers, anchors Birmingham's position as the UK's second largest commercial centre for contractor demand. HS2 and wider infrastructure investment across the West Midlands have added a layer of construction, engineering, and programme delivery work that is expected to persist for several years. Central government departments with Birmingham offices, including HMRC and the Home Office, contribute a steady volume of digital, project, and operational delivery roles. The city offers a broad spread of contracting disciplines rather than concentrating in one sector, which makes it resilient to downturns in any single industry. Disciplines tied to infrastructure and construction can command premiums where specialist experience is scarce, even as rates for more general roles sit comfortably below the capital.
How much do contracts manager contractors usually earn in Birmingham?
Contract rates for contracts manager roles in Birmingham 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 contracts manager vacancies in Birmingham are there on Quality Contracts?
Over the past twelve months, we have tracked over 150 contracts manager contract roles across the site, with Birmingham representing a strong share. Data reviewed up to June 2026.