Contract Manager

Fortus Recruitment Group; London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction contractor in London is seeking an experienced Contract Manager to oversee new projects in Planned Maintenance and Cladding. The ideal candidate has extensive building knowledge, strong leadership skills, and 10+ years of experience in the construction industry. Responsibilities include managing site teams, ensuring project delivery, and maintaining high quality and safety standards. Excellent salary and package on offer.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience managing planned maintenance and retrofit contracts.
• Minimum 10 years experience in the construction industry.
• Previous experience in the social housing sector.

Responsibilities

• Ensure P&L, budgets, and deadlines are met.
• Implement strong health and safety across all projects.
• Report directly to the Operations Manager.

Skills

Building knowledge

Project management

Problem-solving skills

Organizational skills

Strong communication

Team leadership

IT skills

Education

Building or refurbishment qualification

Health and Safety qualification (IOSH, NEBOSH, SMSTS)

Level 3 Leadership & Management Qualification or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word)

Job description

Contract Manager - Main Contractor

Planned Maintenance, FRA, Cladding & SHDF Projects - London & Home Counties

Up to GBP80,000 + Package

My client, are a tier one construction contractor who are currently recruiting for an Contract Manager to head up several new projects they have secured around the London & Home Counties.

The contracts they have secured are long term and consist of Planned maintenance, FRA & SHDF & Cladding projects. You will be based out of one of their head offices in Kent but projects are based across North, East & South East London.

The Role;

Within this role, you will work along side the Contract manager ensuring P&L, budgets and deadlines are met. You would be responsible for ensuring the level of service and quality is to the highest standard as well as cost control, creating CPP & programming of works and budgeting. Implement strong H&S across all projects. Your direct team will include site management, supervisors, RLO's and sub - contractors. You will report directly in to the Operations manager who will support you in making the contract a success.

The Candidate;

The ideal candidate will have extensive building knowledge and experience managing planned maintenance and retrofit contracts. Experience managing multiple site teams, strategically planning projects and an ability to problem solve in complex situations. A good knowledge of up to date legislations and strong organisational skills is also desired.

Having an ability to create a strong working environment, where everyone is working as a team to achieve targets and goals on the contract, as well as being able to build strong relationships with the client and your team members.

You must also have the following;

• Experience in internal and external schemes, retrofit, EWI/IWI/CWI, ASHPs, Solar Panels, Loft Insulation, Roofing,
• Strong Knowledge around BSR and building safety act
• Ability to manage and drive teams forward on site to ensure safe and timely delivery on projects
• IT skills are essential and you must be proficient in all Microsoft Office applications such as Excel, Outlook and Word
• Full UK Driving Licence
• Building or refurbishment related qualification of demonstrable experience. Health and Safety qualification required such as IOSH, NEBOSH, SMSTS etc
• Level 3 Leadership & Management Qualification or equivalent or willingness to work towards
• Previous experience of working within the social housing sector
• The ideal candidate will ideally have a minimum of 10 years experience within the construction industry
• Be technically minded.
• Full UK driving licence.

This is an excellent opportunity to join an established and reputable business. My client are offering an excellent salary & package and benefits.

If this role is of interest please apply or contact Danny Mangan.

Fortus Recruitment Group Limited acts as an Employment Business for the supply of temporary workers and an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies. Fortus Recruitment Group is an equal opportunities employer