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Job Title: Contracts Manager
Salary: £70,000 – £80,000 per annum (Permanent)
Location: Plymouth (Devonport Dockyard)

The Role

We're seeking an experienced Contracts Manager to take commercial and contractual responsibility for a portfolio of works within Devonport Dockyard, Plymouth. This is a permanent, senior appointment offering long-term stability, with work secured through 2031 and beyond.

You will oversee multiple live contracts, supporting delivery teams while maintaining control of cost, programme, risk and compliance within a secure, highly regulated environment.

Key Responsibilities

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Overall responsibility for the management and performance of Dockyard contracts

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Oversight of project delivery teams, ensuring works are delivered safely, on time and to budget

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Commercial and contractual control, including change management, variations and risk mitigation

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Management of client relationships and key Dockyard stakeholders

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Ensuring compliance with contract terms, statutory regulations and defence standards

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Supporting tendering, pricing and pre-construction activities where required

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Management of subcontractor performance, procurement and supply chain relationships

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Accurate reporting on contract performance, forecasts and risks to senior management

Requirements

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Proven experience operating as a Contracts Manager on complex construction, M&E or infrastructure projects

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Strong understanding of contract management and commercial control

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Experience working within defence, Dockyard, marine, nuclear or similarly regulated environments is highly desirable

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Ability to manage multiple projects and teams concurrently

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Strong leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills

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Ability to work on-site in Plymouth as required

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Security clearance, or the ability to obtain it - Required