Construction Projects Contract Manager Nationwide

Portakabin Ltd; Long Compton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contributory pension including life保险

Private medical scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Employee Benefits Program (Discounts)

Learning & development opportunities

Career progression

Annual volunteering day

Job summary

Portakabin Ltd is seeking a Contract Manager to lead nationwide projects within our GB Healthcare team. The role includes full ownership of sizeable contracts, ensuring safety, schedule, scope, budget and customer satisfaction, with regular travel and overnight stays.

The successful candidate will manage multi-disciplinary teams, optimise margins, provide stakeholder reports, and coach contract staff. A degree plus PM qualification and construction delivery experience are essential.

Qualifications

• Educated to degree level in a relevant discipline, or equivalent experience.
• Project management qualification, or equivalent experience.
• Experience delivering large and complex construction or modular projects.
• Strong knowledge of project delivery methodologies and processes.
• Strong knowledge of financial control in project delivery, cost management and final accounts.

Responsibilities

• Take full ownership for the successful project management and delivery of allocated large or complex contracts.
• Lead and coordinate multi-disciplinary teams to achieve contract delivery objectives.
• Maintain or improve project margins and cash flow through budgeting and risk control.
• Produce regular reports and updates for stakeholders on progress and milestones.
• Identify, manage and mitigate project risks and capitalise on improvement opportunities.
• Ensure compliance with contractual terms and resolve disputes when required.
• Build strong customer relationships as the main point of contact for contracts.
• Support bid and pre-construction activity with operational input.
• Provide coaching and line management for contract team members.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Budgeting

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Degree in relevant discipline

Project management qualification

Job description

Portakabin Ltd is seeking a Contract Manager to lead nationwide projects within our GB Healthcare team. The role includes full ownership of sizeable contracts, ensuring safety, schedule, scope, budget and customer satisfaction, with regular travel and overnight stays.

The successful candidate will manage multi-disciplinary teams, optimise margins, provide stakeholder reports, and coach contract staff. A degree plus PM qualification and construction delivery experience are essential.