Construction Contracts Manager

A.W. Hardy; Southend-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading building contractor in Southend-On-Sea is seeking a Contracts Manager to oversee construction projects ranging from £500k to £4m. The ideal candidate will possess excellent negotiation and communication skills, along with a Bachelor's degree in construction management. This office-based role combines project leadership and collaboration with clients and subcontractors. An attractive package will be discussed with successful candidates.

Responsibilities

• Oversee projects from start to finish, between £500k - £4m.
• Collaborate with clients and lead projects.
• Work effectively with subcontractors and internal staff.

Skills

Driving license

Strong knowledge of JCT contracts

Industry experience in project management

Proficient in cost control

Strong negotiation skills

Proficiency in interpreting construction drawings and specifications

Knowledge of construction materials and methods

Excellent organisational skills

Excellent time management skills

Experience managing a team

Strong attention to detail

Excellent communication skills

Bachelor’s degree in construction management or related field

Knowledge/experience in quantity surveying

Education

Bachelor’s degree in construction management or a related field

Job description

A.W. Hardy is a leading building contractor in East Anglia with over 60 years of experience in delivering enduring quality in construction. From private contracts to multi-million-pound projects, we provide first-class, enduring workmanship. Our highly trained personnel put 100% effort into every job, and we measure our success by the tributes our customers pay to our work.

Overview

Responsibilities

Role Description:

This is a full-time office-based role for a Contracts Manager at our location in Southend-On-Sea. The candidate chosen will be responsible for overseeing projects from start to finish, between £500k - £4m. The Contracts Manager\'s key accountabilities will include collaborating with clients, leading projects, and working effectively with both subcontractors and internal staff to ensure the smooth running of projects.

The ideal candidate will need to be flexible, adaptable, and self-motivated. They will also need to integrate into a small, family-run business.

Qualifications

• Driving license
• Strong knowledge of JCT contracts
• Industry experience in project management
• Proficient in cost control
• Strong negotiation skills
• Proficiency in interpreting construction drawings and specifications
• Knowledge of construction materials and methods
• Excellent organisational and time management skills
• Experience managing a team
• Strong attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills
• Bachelor’s degree in construction management or a related field
• Knowledge/experience in quantity surveying will be considered an asset

An attractive package is available to be discussed with successful candidates.