Hiring: Contracts Manager & Quantity Surveyor
Little Gaddesden Church
📍 St Albans, Hertfordshire · Full-Time, PAYE
We're a third-generation main contractor delivering projects valued between £1m and £10m - commercial, developer-led residential, and education/care, new-build and refurbishment.
Due to continued growth we're hiring two people: a Contracts Manager and a Quantity Surveyor.
These are genuine opportunities to shape how projects are procured, controlled and delivered, and to play a meaningful role in building something with us, rather than being a small cog in a big machine.
Who we're looking for
Before qualifications, character. Whichever role fits you, you're someone who:
Takes radical accountability - asks "what could I have done better?" first
Over-communicates, so nobody's ever left guessing
Anticipates problems before they arise
Builds strong, fair relationships with clients, consultants, subcontractors and site teams
Is commercially sharp, organised, and takes real pride in getting the detail right
Contracts Manager
You'll take ownership of live projects from pre-construction through to completion. You're the person clients and consultants trust to keep delivery on track and problems off the table before they land.
What you'll do
Own programme and delivery across our concurrent live projects
Set and run procurement strategy
Manage and performance-manage subcontractors
Coordinate site teams and resolve issues before they hit programme
Handle contract administration under JCT
Front client and consultant relationships through to practical completion
What you'll need
Solid experience delivering £1m–£10m construction projects
Real confidence on the commercial and contractual side, pre-construction through completion
SMSTS / CSCS / relevant qualifications
Full UK driving licence
Quantity Surveyor
You'll own the commercial side across several live projects, keeping a firm grip on margin and cashflow and giving the team clear, timely commercial visibility at every stage.
What you'll do
Run procurement and subcontract packages
Prepare monthly valuations and cost reports
Manage variations and change control
Own subcontractor accounts and final accounts
What you'll need
Solid experience on £1m–£10m construction projects
Strong commercial and contractual capability, pre-construction through completion
Full UK driving licence
How to apply
Email your CV and a short note to careers@clarksltd.com, telling us which role you're going for.
Apply by email rather than calling the office - the office line is for live projects and we'd rather give your application proper attention than take it over the phone.