Contract Manager

L.J.B & Co. Construction Recruitment; Camden Town; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

L.J.B & Co. Construction Recruitment is seeking a Contracts Manager for a growing specialist subcontractor delivering demolition, enabling works, groundworks and reinforced concrete structures across commercial, residential and industrial sectors.

You will oversee multiple contracts from pre-construction to completion, ensuring safe delivery on time and within budget, while maintaining strong client, design team and supplier relationships and coordinating with Directors, Project Managers and

Qualifications

• Experience in groundworks, demolition and reinforced concrete construction.
• Strong understanding of construction sequencing and methodology.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Deliver multiple projects from pre-construction through to completion.
• Lead project delivery and coordinate with Directors, Project Managers, Site Managers and Sub-Contractors.
• Produce and monitor construction programmes.
• Ensure projects are delivered safely and in accordance with company procedures.
• Review drawings, specifications and coordinate labour, plant, materials and subcontractors.
• Attend client, design team and progress meetings.
• Monitor project costs alongside Directors.
• Ensure quality assurance procedures are followed.
• Oversee site teams including Site Managers, Engineers and Supervisors.
• Ensure all RAMS, permits and construction documentation are completed.
• Maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants and suppliers.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication

Microsoft Office

Commercial awareness

Time management

Driving licence

Education

Degree or HNC/HND in Civil Engineering or Construction Management

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Our client is a growing specialist subcontractor delivering demolition, enabling works, groundworks, reinforced concrete structures, drainage, cut and carve, temporary works and associated construction services across commercial, residential and industrial sectors. Due to continued growth with a turnover of over £50 million our client is looking to recruit a Contracts Manager. This role would also suit a Senior Site Engineer or Project Engineer looking to take the next step into contract management.

The Role

The successful candidate will take responsibility for the delivery of multiple projects from pre-construction through to completion, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on programme, within budget and to the highest quality standards. Working closely with the Directors, Project Managers, Site Managers and Sub-Contractors, you will oversee all operational aspects of each contract while maintaining excellent client relationships.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage multiple construction projects simultaneously.
• Lead project delivery from award through to completion.
• Produce and monitor construction programmes.
• Ensure projects are delivered safely and in accordance with company procedures.
• Review drawings, specifications
• Coordinate labour, plant, materials and subcontractors.
• Attend client, design team and progress meetings.
• Monitor project costs alongside Directors
• Ensure quality assurance procedures are followed.
• Oversee site teams including Site Managers, Engineers and Supervisors.
• Ensure all RAMS, permits and construction documentation are completed.
• Maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants and suppliers.

Essential Requirements

• Previous experience within groundworks, demolition and reinforced concrete construction.
• Excellent understanding of construction sequencing and methodology.
• Strong commercial awareness.
• Ability to manage multiple live projects.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.

Ideal Candidate

We are particularly interested in candidates who have progressed through an engineering background, including:

• Site Engineer
• Senior Engineer
• Project Engineer
• Construction Engineer

and are looking to develop into a Contracts Manager role.

Candidates should have practical experience in:

• Groundworks
• Demolition
• Reinforced concrete structures
• Drainage
• Foundations
• Temporary works
• Cut and carve projects
• Structural alterations
• Steelwork installation

Preferred Qualifications

• Degree or HNC/HND in Civil Engineering or Construction Management.
• SMSTS.
• CSCS Black or White Card.
• First Aid at Work.
• Temporary Works Coordinator (desirable).
• NEBOSH or IOSH (desirable)