Assistant Contracts Manager

Bee Construction Ltd; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction company in Shrewsbury seeks a proactive Area Manager to oversee project delivery across multiple sites in the social housing sector. This role is perfect for someone stepping up from an Assistant Contracts Manager or Site Manager position, requiring strong coordination and organisational skills. Compliance with health and safety standards and effective management of subcontractors are key responsibilities. Apply now for this challenging and rewarding opportunity.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Site Manager, Assistant Contracts Manager, or similar in construction/social housing.
• Strong organisational and document control skills.
• Knowledge of social housing or planned maintenance contracts.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day project delivery.
• Manage subcontractors and suppliers for timely work completion.
• Ensure compliance with health & safety and company policies.

Skills

Project coordination

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Document control

Tools

Excel

Scheduling tools

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a proactive Area Manager to join our operations team. This is an excellent opportunity for an Assistant Contracts Manager or experienced Site Manager looking to step up into a broader management role. You will be responsible for coordinating contractors, overseeing project delivery, and ensuring smooth operational performance across multiple sites within the social housing sector.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day delivery of projects across multiple sites.
• Manage and coordinate subcontractors and suppliers to ensure works are delivered on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards.
• Handle documentation, scheduling, and reporting to support operational efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with health & safety, client requirements, and company policies.
• Act as the key point of contact between site teams and senior management.
• Monitor performance of works, identify risks, and implement corrective actions where required.
• Support continuous improvement in processes and contractor relationships.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Background as a Site Manager, Assistant Contracts Manager, or similar in construction/social housing.
• Strong organisational and document control skills — comfortable managing workflows, schedules, and compliance paperwork.
• Knowledge of social housing or planned maintenance contracts (kitchens, bathrooms, voids, refurbishments, etc.).
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders (subcontractors, suppliers, tenants, and clients).
• Good communication and IT skills (Excel, scheduling tools, document management).

Ideal Candidate

• Ambitious individual ready to step up into a contracts manager-style role.
• Methodical, detail-oriented, and comfortable balancing site delivery with office-based documentation.
• Confident decision-maker who can keep contractors accountable while supporting the wider ops team