Contract Manager

Ian Williams Ltd.; Bristol; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the construction sector is seeking a Contract Manager in Bristol. The role involves leading operational delivery, managing teams, and ensuring compliance with health and safety standards. The ideal candidate will have strong planning and organizational skills, alongside a customer-centric approach. This position offers an inclusive environment with numerous benefits, including a profit share scheme and enhanced pension contributions.

Benefits

Profit share scheme

Private mileage scheme and fuel card

Enhanced employer pension contribution

Annual leave buy-up or sell options

Life, Medical, and Permanent Health Insurance

Enhanced maternity/paternity pay

Training and development opportunities

Exclusive discounts from preferred suppliers

Access to health and wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Proven experience in health and safety management.
• Experience managing direct labour and team development.

Responsibilities

• Lead operational delivery of response and maintenance contracts.
• Manage recruitment, onboarding, and induction of new team members.
• Ensure health and safety measures are in place and monitored.

Skills

Health and Safety Management

Planning

Organizing

Resource Management

Customer-Centric Approach

Education

SMSTS Qualification

NVQ Level 2

Job description

Job Opportunity: Contract Manager - Bristol

Ian Williams is excited to offer a new opportunity for a Contract Manager based in Bristol, following the successful securing of new contracts within our Response and Maintenance Business.

At Ian Williams, we are committed to quality, professionalism, and high standards, ensuring we deliver exceptional results. We foster an environment that provides the tools, knowledge, and leadership to make things happen.

We believe leadership is about connecting, not dictating. We create a space where individuals feel valued and empowered, encouraging open and honest conversations. We recognize our people's unique strengths and support their potential to grow further with us.

We value fairness, inclusivity, and respect. Your dedication will be rewarded and recognized. Our benefits include:

• Profit share scheme (14% of base salary achieved last year)
• Private mileage scheme and fuel card
• Enhanced employer pension contribution of up to 7% or a savings scheme
• Annual leave (including Public Holidays) buy-up or sell options
• Annual pay reviews
• Life, Medical, and Permanent Health Insurance
• Enhanced maternity/paternity pay
• Training and development opportunities
• Exclusive discounts from our preferred suppliers
• Access to Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity for health and wellbeing support, including free legal and financial advice

The Contracts Manager Role:

• Lead the operational delivery of response and maintenance contracts in Bristol
• Instill ownership and responsibility in your teams to ensure successful, on-time, and budget-compliant delivery
• Lead by example with a direct labour team, motivating, incentivizing, and developing individuals, including apprentices
• Manage recruitment, onboarding, and induction of new team members
• Prioritize health and safety, ensuring measures are in place and monitored
• Ensure resources, subcontractors, plant, and materials are available for planned work
• Build internal and external relationships, fostering close collaboration with commercial and operational teams
• Oversee site reporting, produce accurate reports, and implement corrective actions
• Manage your own time effectively to maintain productivity and keep procedures and reports up to date

What We Expect from the Ideal Candidate:

• Proven experience in health and safety management with system controls and leadership
• Strong planning, organizing, and resource management skills
• Experience managing direct labour, investing in team development to maximize potential
• Customer-centric approach, delivering in line with client expectations
• SMSTS qualification and good knowledge of health and safety requirements
• Trade background (all trades considered to NVQ level 2 or equivalent) preferred but not essential

About Ian Williams Ltd:

Discover more about us on our website and social media platforms, including LinkedIn, Facebook, Indeed, and Glassdoor.

The successful candidate will undergo a criminal records check. We comply fully with the code of practice and are committed to fair assessment.

We are dedicated to diversity and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, embracing race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, and all characteristics that make us unique.

We reserve the right to shortlist prior to the closing date.

All applicant data will be used solely for recruitment purposes. For more details, please see our Candidate Privacy Notice on our website.

We kindly request no agency inquiries regarding this position.