Contract Manager

Sphere Solutions; Exeter; On-site; GBP 63,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading regional contractor in Exeter is seeking a Contracts Manager to oversee new build projects up to £15 million. You will lead a skilled team across multiple sectors, ensuring projects are completed to quality standards and within budget. Essential qualifications include substantial experience in contract management and relevant certifications. The position offers a salary up to £75,000 along with additional benefits such as a car package and medical insurance.

Benefits

Car allowance or company car

Pension contribution

Medical insurance

Life Assurance

Generous annual leave

Qualifications

• Experience delivering projects in excess of £10m is essential.
• Living within a commutable distance of Exeter is required.

Responsibilities

• Report to the Senior Management Team on project issues.
• Lead site-based teams ensuring compliance with health & safety regulations.
• Maintain financial performance for each project.
• Supervise workforce to ensure timely and quality completion.

Skills

Significant experience as a Contract or Senior Project Manager

Problem-solving skills

Ability to lead by example

Education

SMSTS, First Aid at Work & CSCS

NVQ Level 6 in Construction Management

Job description

Contracts Manager - Exeter

Salary up to £75,000 & package

I am searching for a Contract Manager to join an award winning independent regional contractor, to oversee new build projects up to £15million.

You will join a highly skilled and dedicated team carrying out works across multiple sectors – Commercial, Education, Industrial, Community/Leisure & Healthcare.

Responsibilities

• Reporting to the Senior Management Team to make them aware of any issues that need attention.
• Lead and resource site-based teams, ensuring all sites are meeting health & safety regulations and implementing training if it is not.
• Maintain financial performance of each project with overall responsibility for all site-based work and its productivity.
• Direct and supervise activity of the workforce, including all subcontractors, to ensure works are completed on time, to the desired quality standards and within budget.

Essential Criteria

• Must have significant experience working as a Contract or Senior Project Manager with a proven background of delivering projects in excess of £10m.
• SMSTS, First Aid at Work & CSCS is essential, NVQ Level 6 in Construction Management is preferred.
• Must be a nature problem solver with the ability to lead by example.
• Must live within a commutable distance of Exeter, covering sites in Somerset and North Devon.

On offer

• Salary depending on experience, within the region of £75,000
• Car package (Car allowance or company car with salary sacrifice)
• Pension contribution
• Medical insurance
• Life Assurance
• Generous annual leave and other company benefits.

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