contract manager

Resourcing Solution Recruitment; Glen Village; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Bonus and salary review based on perf

Annual leave and overtime benefits

Training courses for certificates

Career progression opportunities

Competitive salary

Job summary

Resourcing Solution Recruitment seeks an experienced Contracts Manager to oversee a portfolio of construction projects across multiple sectors. The role demands leadership, technical understanding and commercial awareness to deliver safely, on programme and within budget.

You will review contracts, create delivery strategies with cross-functional teams, allocate resources, mentor Site Managers, monitor progress and drive performance across sites. A path to senior roles exists.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering construction projects for a main contractor.
• Proven track record as Contracts Manager, Project Manager or Senior Site Manager.
• Strong knowledge of construction methods, sequencing and buildability.
• Programme management capability and ability to foresee issues early.
• Commercial awareness and cost-control experience.
• Experience with JCT/SBCC/NEC or similar contract forms.
• Demonstrated leadership, communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities across multiple live projects.

Responsibilities

• Taking responsibility for a portfolio of projects from pre construction through handover.
• Reviewing tender information, drawings, programmes and contractual requirements.
• Developing delivery strategies with commercial, planning, design and SHEQ teams.
• Allocating site management, labour, subcontractor and plant resources.
• Leading Site Managers and project teams, resolving operational issues and driving performance.
• Monitoring programmes, identifying delays early and implementing recovery measures.
• Visiting sites regularly to review progress, quality, safety and upcoming activities.
• Managing subcontractor performance and major procurement packages.
• Ensuring contractual notices, variations and changes are properly communicated.
• Supporting commercial teams with cost control, procurement and financial reporting.
• Coordinating design information and ensuring outstanding details are resolved promptly.
• Promoting a positive safety culture and ensuring compliance with RAMS, temporary works and statutory requirements.
• Managing completion, handover, snagging and defects periods.
• Providing operational input into tenders, methodologies and logistics.
• Building long term client relationships and supporting repeat business.

Skills

Construction experience

CM/PM/Senior Site Manager

Construction methods & sequencing

Programme management

Cost control

Contract knowledge (JCT/SBCC/NEC)

Leadership & communication

Multi-project management

Qualifications advantageous

Education

Degree/HNC/HND (construction)

SMSTS

CSCS

First Aid

Job description

A leading contractor is seeking an experienced Contracts Manager to oversee multiple construction projects across various sectors. This senior operational role requires strong leadership, technical understanding and commercial awareness. The successful candidate will ensure projects are delivered safely, on programme, within budget and to the required quality standards.

Benefits

• Very competitive salary, industry leading
• Company vehicle provided
• Salary review based on performance
• Bonus annual leave
• Additional annual leave earned overtime
• Training courses to get qualified certificates
• Opportunity to progress into more senior roles within the construction industry

Role duties

• Taking responsibility for a portfolio of projects from pre construction through handover.
• Reviewing tender information, drawings, programmes and contractual requirements.
• Developing delivery strategies with commercial, planning, design and SHEQ teams.
• Allocating site management, labour, subcontractor and plant resources.
• Leading Site Managers and project teams, resolving operational issues and driving performance.
• Monitoring programmes, identifying delays early and implementing recovery measures.
• Visiting sites regularly to review progress, quality, safety and upcoming activities.
• Managing subcontractor performance and major procurement packages.
• Ensuring contractual notices, variations and changes are properly communicated.
• Supporting commercial teams with cost control, procurement and financial reporting.
• Coordinating design information and ensuring outstanding details are resolved promptly.
• Promoting a positive safety culture and ensuring compliance with RAMS, temporary works and statutory requirements.
• Managing completion, handover, snagging and defects periods.
• Providing operational input into tenders, methodologies and logistics.
• Building long term client relationships and supporting repeat business.

Skills

• Significant experience delivering construction projects for a main contractor.
• Previous experience as a Contracts Manager, Project Manager or Senior Site Manager.
• Strong understanding of construction methods, sequencing and buildability.
• Programme management capability and ability to foresee issues early.
• Commercial awareness and understanding of cost control.
• Experience with JCT/SBCC/NEC or similar contract forms.
• Strong leadership, communication and problem solving skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities across multiple live projects.
• Relevant qualifications (Degree/HNC/HND, SMSTS, CSCS, First Aid) are advantageous.