Contract Manager

Bimplus; Greater London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Bimplus in Greater London seeks a Contracts Manager to lead delivery of multiple projects from pre-construction through completion. You will work closely with Directors, Project Managers, Site Managers and sub-contractors to ensure projects are delivered safely, on programme, within budget and to high quality standards.

The role requires experience in groundworks, demolition and reinforced concrete construction, plus strong organisational and communication skills and a full UK driving licence.

Qualifications

• Experience in groundworks, demolition and reinforced concrete construction.
• Excellent understanding of construction sequencing and methodology.
• Strong commercial awareness across project delivery.
• Ability to manage multiple live projects simultaneously.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple construction projects simultaneously from pre-construction to completion.
• Lead project delivery and coordinate with directors, PMs, site managers and sub-contractors.
• Produce and monitor construction programmes and budgets.
• Ensure safety compliance and adherence to RAMS and permits.
• Review drawings and specifications; monitor costs and quality assurance.
• Maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants and suppliers.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Organisational skills

Commercial awareness

Microsoft Office

Driving licence

Education

Engineering background

NEBOSH or IOSH (desirable)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Contract Management & Procurement Consultancy

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
• Temporary Works Coordinator (desirable).
• NEBOSH or IOSH (desirable)