Construction Contracts Manager

Skilled Careers; England; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Skilled Careers seeks an experienced Contract Manager for a main contractor with projects across Surrey. You will own multiple projects from pre-construction through to completion, directing site teams, subcontractors and client relationships to ensure safe, on-time delivery within budget and high quality standards.

Applicants should have proven contract management experience, strong programming and commercial skills, and the ability to lead multiple projects with a proactive, hands-on approach.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Contract Manager or similar in main contractor role.
• Strong knowledge of construction delivery, programming and commercial management.
• Experience leading site-based teams and managing multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day delivery of multiple construction projects across Surrey.
• Manage and support Site Managers and project teams to maintain programmes.
• Monitor project costs, budgets, variations and overall commercial performance.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations and company procedures.
• Manage subcontractors, suppliers and client relationships.
• Attend progress meetings and provide updates on programme, costs and performance.
• Identify and resolve project issues and drive quality and continuous improvement.

Skills

Contract management

Communication

Leadership

Organisational skills

Job description

We are working with an established main contractor with a strong pipeline of projects across Surrey, who are looking to appoint an experienced Contract Manager to join their growing team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded and proactive individual to take ownership of multiple projects, oversee site teams and ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget and to the highest quality standards.

The Role

As Contract Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing projects from pre-construction through to completion, managing site teams, subcontractors and client relationships while ensuring the successful delivery of each project.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee the day-to-day delivery of multiple construction projects across Surrey.
• Manage and support Site Managers and project teams to ensure programmes are maintained.
• Monitor project costs, budgets, variations and overall commercial performance.
• Ensure all projects comply with health and safety regulations and company procedures.
• Manage subcontractors, suppliers and client relationships.
• Attend progress meetings and provide regular updates on programme, costs and project performance.
• Identify and resolve project issues, ensuring works are delivered to the required standards.
• Drive quality, efficiency and continuous improvement across all projects.

About You

• Proven experience working as a Contract Manager or in a similar senior construction management role for a main contractor.
• Strong knowledge of construction project delivery, programming and commercial management.
• Experience managing multiple projects and leading site-based teams.
• Excellent communication, leadership and organisational skills.
• A strong understanding of health and safety, quality control and construction regulations.
• A proactive, hands-on approach with the ability to build strong relationships with clients and subcontractors.

The Opportunity

The successful candidate will join a well-established main contractor with projects across Surrey, offering the opportunity to take on a key role within the business and contribute to the successful delivery of a varied project portfolio.