Contract Manager

P.Plunkett Tiling Contractors Ltd; Prudhoe; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

P.Plunkett Tiling Contractors Ltd is seeking a Contract Manager to oversee tiling contracts from award to completion. The role spans site-based and office-based work at our Prudhoe offices, requiring coordinating resources, reviewing drawings, and ensuring safety and quality standards.

You will manage budgets, variations, and final accounts while reporting on project performance and maintaining client-supplier relationships across nationwide projects.

Qualifications

• Experience in contract or project management within construction or tiling works.
• Strong planning, organization and deadline-fulfilment abilities.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building with clients and contractors.
• Knowledge of construction processes, drawings, specs and safety regs.
• Experience with cost control, variations, valuations and budgets.
• Proficiency with office software and ability to learn company systems.

Responsibilities

• Oversee tiling contracts from award to completion.
• Plan project programs, allocate resources and manage site teams.
• Review drawings/specifications and coordinate material orders.
• Ensure health and safety compliance and manage variations/valuations.
• Report on project performance and support continuous improvement.
• Maintain strong relationships with clients and suppliers.

Skills

Contract management experience

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Construction processes knowledge

Cost control

Problem-solving

Driving license & willingness totravel

MS Office

Scheduling tools

Education

CSCS card

SMSTS qualification

Construction management/Engineering qualification

Tools

MS Office

Scheduling tools

Job description

Company Description P.Plunkett Tiling Contractors Ltd is a leading specialist tiling contractor with a long-established reputation for high-quality workmanship and reliable service. The company has been trading for over 45 years, delivering high profile prestegious projects for tier one main contractors nationwide. The business is driven by a simple philosophy: to be the best in its field, continually setting high standards in performance and customer satisfaction.

Role Description The Contract Manager is a full-time, part site based, part office based role, with our offices being located in Prudhoe (Northumberland). The role involves overseeing tiling contracts from award to completion, including planning project programs, allocating resources, and managing site teams to ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to required quality standards. The Contract Manager will review drawings and specifications, coordinate material orders and deliveries, manage health and safety compliance, and handle variations, valuations, and final accounts. The role also includes reporting on project performance, supporting continuous improvement, and maintaining strong, professional relationships with clients and suppliers.

Qualifications

• Experience in contract management or project management within construction or a related trade, ideally with exposure to specialist subcontracting or tiling works.
• Strong organizational and planning skills, including the ability to manage multiple projects, coordinate resources, and meet deadlines.
• Solid communication and relationship-building skills for working with clients, main contractors, site teams, and suppliers.
• Knowledge of construction processes, drawings, specifications, and industry standards, including health and safety regulations.
• Competence with project documentation, cost control, and basic commercial management such as variations, valuations, and budgets.
• Proficiency with common office and project software (e.g., "MS Office", scheduling tools) and the ability to learn company systems quickly.
• Proven problem-solving ability, attention to detail, and a proactive approach to resolving site and contractual issues.
• Full UK driving license and willingness to travel to project sites nationwide as required.
• An appropriate CSCS card and SMSTS qualification (prefered)
• Relevant qualification in construction management, engineering, or a related field is beneficial, or equivalent experience in a similar role.