Assistant Contracts Manager

VTA Recruitment; Eccles; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction industry firm is seeking an experienced Assistant Contracts Manager in Eccles, UK. The role involves overseeing and managing small works contracts worth £10,000 to £70,000, and assisting the Senior Contracts Manager on larger projects up to £250,000. Candidates should have prior experience in a similar position within the commercial sector and strong organisational and communication skills. Benefits include a salary of £44,000 – £46,000, a company car or allowance, and a pension scheme.

Benefits

Company car or car allowance

Pension scheme

21 days holiday plus bank holidays

40 hours work week

Qualifications

• Previous experience in an Assistant Contracts Manager, Project Engineer, or similar role within the commercial construction sector.
• Experience on projects valued between £10,000 and £180,000.
• Good understanding of construction processes and contracts.

Responsibilities

• Manage and deliver small works contracts valued between £10,000 and £70,000.
• Assist Senior Contracts Manager with larger projects valued between £50,000 and £250,000.
• Monitor project progress, costs, and quality, reporting to the Senior Contracts Manager.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Commercial awareness

Ability to manage multiple priorities

Proactive approach

Job description

VTA Recruitment are currently looking for a experienced Assistant Contracts Manager to join our client's team. Our client is a well-established commercial construction company with over 40 years of industry experience. Based in Monton, Salford. They operate exclusively within the commercial sector and are trusted delivery partners on multiple frameworks, including Fire Services, Police Authorities and the North West Consortium. They work closely with the NHS, Greater Manchester Transport, Salford, Chorley and Wigan Councils, numerous architectural practices, many schools across the North West, and the Dioceses of Salford and Manchester. The work includes office refurbishments and a wide range of commercial construction projects delivered throughout the North West region.

Role

We are seeking an Assistant Contracts Manager to support the delivery of commercial construction projects across the North West. The role will primarily involveoverseeing and managing small works contractswith values ranging from£10,000 to £70,000, taking responsibility for delivery from commencement through to completion. In addition, the Assistant Contracts Manager willsupport the Senior Contracts Manageronlarger projectswith values typically between£50,000 and £250,000, assisting with coordination, commercial control and site support as required. The position reports directly to theSenior Contracts Manager.

Benefits

• Salary: £44,000 – £46,000 per annum (depending on experience)
• Company car or car allowance
• Pension scheme
• Working hours: 40 hours per week (7:30am – 4:30pm Mon-Fri)
• Holiday entitlement: 21 days per annum plus all bank holidays

Key Responsibilities

• Taking primary responsibility for the management and delivery of small works contracts valued between £10,000 and £70,000
• Ensuring small works projects are delivered safely, on programme, within budget and to the required quality standards
• Assisting the Senior Contracts Manager with the delivery of larger contracts valued between £50,000 and £250,000
• Supporting site teams with programme management, procurement and coordination of subcontractors
• Monitoring project progress, costs and quality, and reporting accurately to the Senior Contracts Manager
• Assisting with valuations, variations and cost control
• Liaising with clients, consultants, subcontractors and internal teams
• Supporting health and safety compliance across all allocated sites
• Maintaining accurate project records and assisting with regular project reporting

Requirements

• Previous experience in an Assistant Contracts Manager, Project Engineer or similar role within the commercial construction sector
• Experience working on projects valued between £10,000 and £180,000
• Good understanding of construction processes, contracts and commercial awareness
• Strong organisational and communication skills
• Ability to work to deadlines and manage multiple priorities
• A proactive and professional approach

Apply today and we will be in touch!