Construction Contract Manager

Premier Technical Recruitment Ltd; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A major automation solutions provider seeks an experienced Construction Contract Manager in Birmingham. The role involves managing projects, client communications, budget adherence, and quality assurance while expanding service opportunities. Ideal candidates will have experience in the construction industry, NEBOSH certification, and strong project management skills.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Career progression opportunities

Various benefits

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of experience in the construction industry.
• Knowledge of CDM Regulations 2015.
• Experience managing project budgets and client relations.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects from Principal Contractor perspective, ensuring timelines and budgets are met.
• Develop budgetary cost documents and legal documentation (H&S plans).
• Coordinate site health & safety, balancing contractor and client needs.

Skills

Project Management

Negotiation

Conflict Resolution

Commercial Acumen

Education

NEBOSH Certificate Level 3

SMSTS trained

Job description

Construction Contract Manager - Automation Projects

Birmingham, West Midlands (UK Wide coverage)

£55k - £60k neg dep exp + car + benefits

Our Birmingham-based client specializes in bespoke automation and materials handling solutions for major UK companies. Due to ongoing success and strategic expansion, they seek an experienced Construction Contract Manager to join their project team.

The successful candidate will maintain communication with site managers, staff, and clients to ensure smooth operations and consistent service delivery. Responsibilities include managing quality assurance protocols, ensuring projects stay on time and within budget, and overseeing client-facing deliverables. The role also involves expanding the client portfolio by identifying new service opportunities and engaging with industry providers.

Key requirements include knowledge of CDM Regulations 2015 and core responsibilities such as:

1. Developing budgetary cost documents for potential Principal Contractor projects in line with legislation.
2. Managing projects from a Principal Contractor perspective, including budget management and client updates.
3. Maintaining site health & safety coordination, balancing contractor and client needs.
4. Developing CDM legal documentation, including H&S plans and fire safety plans.
5. Ensuring project scope and financials are adhered to, avoiding scope creep and extra costs.
6. Managing supplier and labor contracts.
7. Collating and distributing health & safety documentation at project completion.

Occasionally, the role may involve supporting Construction H&S activities in other divisions.

Ideal candidates will be NEBOSH Certificate Level 3 (General or Construction), SMSTS trained, and members of APS, with at least 3 years of construction industry experience, strong commercial acumen, and skills in project management, negotiation, and conflict resolution.

Offers include competitive salary, benefits, and career progression opportunities. For more details, contact the Projects Team at Premier Technical Recruitment on 01827 68400 or projectp-t-r.