Assistant / Graduate Contracts Manager
- Posted 07 October 2025
- LocationPeterborough
- Job type Permanent
- Discipline Commercial
- ReferenceJ2067
Job description
Assistant / Graduate Contracts Manager
Peterborough | £28,000–£35,000 + benefits | Permanent
The Role
If you’ve spent time around steel — not just looking at drawings but understanding how it all comes together — this could be a smart next move.
You’ll be right at the heart of projects, supporting from design through to installation, and learning how to bring technical, commercial, and operational strands together. Whether you’ve been a Project Manager or Contracts Manager overseeing full builds for a main contractor — or you’re ready to step up and specialise — this role will give you the structure, support, and exposure to build real momentum in your career.
You’ll be working closely with an experienced team who know the industry inside out, while still having the freedom to take ownership and make things happen.
What You’ll Be Doing
Assisting with bids, tenders, and project documentation for complex steel and secondary metalwork packages
Attending client, design, and progress meetings, ensuring actions and updates are captured and delivered
Coordinating subcontractors, site teams, and materials to keep projects moving efficiently and safely
Tracking budgets, schedules, and variations, raising red flags early and keeping delivery tight
Reviewing and interpreting steel fabrication drawings and technical specs
Preparing proposals and client reports that communicate clearly and professionally
Supporting the wider project and commercial teams when workloads spike — this is a team that pulls together when it counts
What You’ll Need
Experience in steelwork or metal fabrication projects — ideally from a main contractor or specialist subcontractor
Solid understanding of project sequencing, structural drawings, and installation processes
A background in construction, engineering, or project management — degree, apprenticeship, or equivalent experience
Confident communication skills, both on site and with clients and design teams
The ability to juggle detail without losing sight of the bigger picture
Comfortable with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Project) and confident picking up new digital tools
A proactive mindset — someone who spots what’s needed and gets it done
What You Might Not Like
You’ll be hands-on with technical and commercial detail — this isn’t a spectator role
The pace can shift quickly; priorities change as projects evolve
There’s admin — because well-run projects rely on accurate paperwork as much as on-site progress
What To Do Next
If you know your way around steelwork and want to deepen your contracts and commercial expertise with a respected name in the industry, this could be the step that bridges where you are to where you want to be.
Click apply or get in touch for a confidential chat about how this role could fit your experience
