Contracts Manager Contract Jobs in Sheffield
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Electrical Contracts Manager
Posted 1 day ago by Heated Mechanical Services
The OpportunityWe are currently recruiting for an experienced Electrical Contracts Manager to join an established electr...
- Rate Not specified
- Category Not specified
- Work type Not specified
- Location Croydon, England, United Kingdom
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Senior Product Manager | Gov Project | 6 Month Contract | £630 p.d (Outside IR35...
Posted 2 days ago by Futureheads
Role: Senior Product ManagerClient: Consultancy/UK Gov ProjectRate: £630p/d (Outside of IR35)Start date: ASAPDuration: 6...
- Rate £630 per day
- Category Outside
- Work type Remote
- Location Remote/London (UK only)
Senior Project Manager - Primarily Remote - Long Term Contract - B4233B
Posted 3 days ago by Technovision, Inc.
Job DescriptionOur direct client is looking for a Senior Project Manager for a Primarily Remote (1 or 2 days per month o...
- Rate Not specified
- Category Outside
- Work type Remote
- Location Remote
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Technical Product Manager – Cloud Platforms Contract as Remote
Posted 4 days ago by Intone Networks Inc.
Job DescriptionSeeking a Technical Product Manager – Cloud Platforms, Observability & DevOps to join a premier trans...
- Rate Not specified
- Category Not specified
- Work type Remote
- Location Remote
Junior Delivery Manager - Contract/£350.00/InsideIR35
Posted 4 days ago by Agilesource Ltd
DescriptionWe are seeking an experienced Junior Delivery Manager to support the successful delivery of a portfolio of hi...
- Rate £350 per day
- Category Inside
- Work type Not specified
- Location London, Bristol or Manchester
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About Our Contracts Manager Contract Roles in Sheffield
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 Sheffield?
Advanced manufacturing and engineering research, linked to the University of Sheffield and surrounding firms, give the city a specialist contractor niche that sets it apart from its Yorkshire neighbour Leeds. Engineering, materials science, and technical project management roles generated by this cluster are difficult to replicate elsewhere in the north of England. NHS trusts serving South Yorkshire are substantial employers across clinical systems, operational improvement, and IT. A smaller but visible digital and technology community around the city centre is adding development, data, and design work year on year. Many contractors operate across both Sheffield and Leeds, treating the two as a single market. For those with engineering or manufacturing backgrounds, Sheffield offers a concentration of relevant opportunity that larger cities often lack.
How much do contracts manager contractors usually earn in Sheffield?
Contract rates for contracts manager roles in Sheffield typically range from £405 to £720 per day, depending on the scope of the role, required expertise, and the delivery expectations of the engagement.
How many contracts manager vacancies in Sheffield are there on Quality Contracts?
Over the past twelve months, we have tracked over 150 contracts manager contract roles across the site, with Sheffield showing regular listings. Data reviewed up to September 2026.