Assistant Contracts Manager

Holcim Ltd; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A major construction firm is seeking an Assistant Contracts Manager to support high-profile projects in the South East. This role involves managing project contracts, ensuring safety, quality, and timely delivery while developing leadership skills. Candidates should possess strong planning, organisation, and interpersonal abilities, ideally with a background in construction or contract management. Competitive salary and benefits package offered.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

25 days holiday plus local bank holidays

Enhanced family benefits

Free remote GP service

Opportunities for career progression

Staff discounts

Qualifications

• Detail-conscious and organised, able to manage multiple priorities.
• Experience in construction, surfacing, or contract management desirable.
• Strong drive to learn and grow.

Responsibilities

• Support management of project and framework contracts.
• Monitor project finances and performance.
• Plan and program surfacing works effectively.
• Work collaboratively with supervisors and clients.
• Act as contact point for clients.

Skills

Planning

Organisation

Communication

Numeracy

Interpersonal Skills

Job description

Overview

Assistant Contracts Manager – Location: Redhill, Hertfordshire, UK, SG9 0. Company: Holcim. Step into a career-defining role with Holcim UK as an Assistant Contracts Manager, working across the South East on a mix of exciting, high-profile Tier 1 projects. Based between our Merstham office, the client’s office in Winchester, and regular site visits, you’ll be at the heart of contract delivery, balancing commercial performance, health and safety, and client relationships. This role is ideal if you’re looking to develop into a future leader, while gaining hands-on experience managing contracts that shape the infrastructure of tomorrow.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the management of project and framework contracts, ensuring works are delivered safely, on time, and to the highest standards.
• Monitoring project finances, CVRs, forecasting, and change management to maximise performance.
• Planning and programming surfacing works efficiently to deliver client expectations and stretch margins.
• Working closely with supervisors, supply chain partners, and client representatives to drive improvements and innovation.
• Ordering plant and materials, balancing cost with quality and contract requirements.
• Completing weekly project reviews, safety tours, and ensuring all records, reports, and KPIs are accurately maintained.
• Acting as a key point of contact for both Holcim and our clients, building lasting relationships and delivering exceptional service.

Who You Are (Qualifications)

• You’re detail-conscious, organised, and confident in your ability to juggle multiple priorities. You thrive in a team setting, bringing strong interpersonal skills and the motivation to see projects through from start to finish.
• Experience: Background in construction, surfacing, or contract management is desirable, but a strong drive to learn and grow is essential.
• Skills: Excellent planning, organisation, and communication abilities, with strong numeracy and financial awareness.
• Mindset: Safety-first, commercially aware, and motivated to deliver results on Tier 1 projects.
• Attitude: Proactive, adaptable, and ready to collaborate with clients, partners, and colleagues at every level.

Company Benefits

• Competitive Salary, plus bonus, 25 days holiday + local bank holidays (with options to increase) and other benefits – recognising the contribution you bring.
• Valued and supported, working as part of a highly respected team with a strong focus on Health & Safety.
• Enhanced family benefits, including maternity, paternity, and adoption leave to support your personal life and family well-being.
• Women Empowered – Stronger Together Mentor Program to support, inspire, and uplift women across the business.
• Free 24/7 remote GP service for you and your household.
• Opportunities for career progression both at home and abroad.
• Affinity groups that bring together employees with similar backgrounds and interests to influence the workplace.
• Staff discounts including special rates for garden landscaping products.

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