Contracts Manager Contract Jobs in London
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Business Manager, Underwriting - 12 Month Fixed Term Contract
Posted 3 days ago by AXA
Business Manager, Underwriting - 12 Month Fixed Term ContractLondon, UKAXA XL’s culture of profitable growth is at the c...
- Rate Not specified
- Category Fixed-Term
- Work type Not specified
- Location City of London, England, United Kingdom
12 Month Fixed Term Contract Project Manager - London Market Insurance, The City...
Posted 3 days ago by Michael James Associates
12 Month Fixed Term Contract Project Manager - London Market Insurance, The City, LondonMy client, a London Market insur...
- Rate Not specified
- Category Fixed-Term
- Work type Not specified
- Location The City, London
Procurement & Contract Manager
Posted 3 days ago by Deekay Technical Recruitment
Essential criteriaKnowledge and experience of Local Authority Procurement, including reporting to Committee on award of...
- Rate Not specified
- Category Not specified
- Work type Not specified
- Location Kingston Upon Thames, London
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Technical Delivery Manager - 6 month day rate contract
Posted 4 days ago by Robert Walters
Key ResponsibilitiesManage end-to-end delivery of derivatives application development projects, ensuring timelines, budg...
- Rate £920 per day
- Category Not specified
- Work type Hybrid
- Location City Of London, England, United Kingdom
Senior Controls Framework Manager (contract)
Posted 4 days ago by Randstad Financial & Professional
Lead delivery of the Finance Risk & Controls Framework, control design standards, governance model and accountabilit...
- Rate Not specified
- Category Not specified
- Work type Not specified
- Location London, United Kingdom
Account Manager (12-Month Fixed Term Contract)
Posted 5 days ago by Inspired Thinking Group (ITG)
This is an exciting opportunity to coordinate and facilitate the production and delivery of in-store Point of Sale (POS)...
- Rate Not specified
- Category Fixed-Term
- Work type Hybrid
- Location London, England, United Kingdom
Senior Manager, International Training & Capabilities, 12-months contract
Posted 5 days ago by Vertex Pharmaceuticals
Key ResponsibilitiesLead training and capability initiatives for international field sales teams.Design and deliver laun...
- Rate Not specified
- Category Inside
- Work type Hybrid
- Location London Area, United Kingdom
Senior Operations Manager - CIB Post Trade Operations - 12 Month Fixed Term Cont...
Posted 7 days ago by Wells Fargo
About This Role Wells Fargo is seeking an Institutional Investment Operations Senior Manager to lead the EMEA Foreign Ex...
- Rate Not specified
- Category Fixed-Term
- Work type Not specified
- Location City Of London, England, United Kingdom
Project Manager (12 Month Fixed-Term Contract)
Posted 7 days ago by Skyline Whitespace
Role OverviewAs Project Manager, you'll take ownership of multiple client projects from sales handover through to final...
- Rate £45,000 per year
- Category Fixed-Term
- Work type Onsite
- Location London, England, United Kingdom
Project Manager (12 Month Fixed-Term Contract)
Posted 7 days ago by Skyline Whitespace
Role OverviewAs Project Manager, your primary responsibility is delivering multiple exhibition and event projects simult...
- Rate £45,000 per year
- Category Fixed-Term
- Work type Onsite
- Location London, England, United Kingdom
Contracts Manager
Posted 7 days ago by Vital Energi Utilities Limited
Would you like to be part of Vital Energi’s Strategy of Growth? Ensure you read the information regarding this opportuni...
- Rate Not specified
- Category Not specified
- Work type Not specified
- Location London, England, United Kingdom
Project Manager - BMS (contract)
Posted 1 week ago by CBSbutler Holdings Limited trading as CB...
What you'll be doingLeading contract meetings and managing project status from handover through to completionWorking clo...
- Rate £500 per day
- Category Outside
- Work type Hybrid
- Location City of London, London
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About Our Contracts Manager Contract Roles in London
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 London?
London dominates the UK contractor market by volume, depth, and rate levels. The capital concentrates the headquarters and major offices of most FTSE 100 companies, the largest global banks, the Big Four professional services firms, and the central government departments that collectively generate the majority of UK contract demand. Every contracting discipline covered on this site has active demand in London, from niche specialisms like threat intelligence and LLM engineering through to high-volume disciplines like project management and business analysis. The sheer density of employers means contractors in London typically have more choice of engagement at any given time than anywhere else in the UK. Day rates carry a premium of 15 to 25 per cent over the national average across most disciplines, reflecting both the concentration of complex, high-value programmes and the cost of operating in the capital.
How much do contracts manager contractors usually earn in London?
Contract rates for contracts manager roles in London typically range from £495 to £880 per day, depending on the scope of the role, required expertise, and the delivery expectations of the engagement.
How many contracts manager vacancies in London are there on Quality Contracts?
Over the past twelve months, we have tracked over 150 contracts manager contract roles across the site, with London accounting for roughly one in three of those. Data reviewed up to July 2026.