Contract Manager

Ian Williams Ltd; Worthing; On-site; GBP 59,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company in Worthing is seeking a Contract Manager to oversee the operational delivery of Response/Maintenance contracts. The ideal candidate will inspire and develop a team while ensuring projects are completed on time and within budget. Strong leadership, planning, and customer-focused skills are essential for this role, along with a commitment to health and safety standards.

Benefits

Profit share scheme

Private mileage scheme

Enhanced pension or savings scheme

31 days annual leave

Annual pay reviews

Life, medical and Permanent Health Insurance

Enhanced maternity/paternity pay

Training & development opportunities

Health and wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Confident in using IT systems and Microsoft Excel to produce performance and delivery reports.
• Skilled in planning and organising workstreams with a focus on delivery, resource, quality, cost, and risk.
• Experienced in managing direct labour teams, with a focus on individual development and building high performance.
• Proven ability in Health and Safety management through strong system controls and leading by example.
• Customer-centric, consistently delivering in line with expectations.

Responsibilities

• Lead the operational delivery of our Response/Maintenance workstreams.
• Inspire and develop your team, including apprentices.
• Build relationships internally and externally for contract delivery.
• Oversee recruitment and onboarding of new team members.
• Prioritise health and safety across all sites.
• Manage resources, coordinating subcontractors and materials.

Skills

IT systems proficiency

Planning and organization

Team management

Health and Safety management

Customer-centric approach

Education

SMSTS qualification

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Overview

Due to continued growth, we are seeking a Contract Manager who embodies our values and can lead the successful delivery of our Response/ Maintenance contracts, based in the Worthing area. We’re seeking a strategic, hands-on leader who shares our values of fairness, inclusivity, and respect. In return, we offer a supportive environment focused on coaching and development, where your contributions are recognised and rewarded. If you thrive in a fast-paced setting and are passionate about delivering exceptional customer and client satisfaction, we invite you to apply.

• Salary £59,838
• Car Allowance £6700

Benefits

• Profit share scheme (14% of base salary achieved last year)
• Private mileage scheme and fuel card
• Enhanced pension or savings scheme
• 31 days annual leave (inc. Public Holidays) plus buy or sell annual leave
• Annual pay reviews
• Life, medical and Permanent Health Insurance
• Enhanced maternity/paternity pay
• Training & development opportunities
• Health and wellbeing support via Lighthouse Charity

The Contract Manager role

• Lead the operational delivery of our Response/ Maintenance workstreams, ensuring projects are completed on time and within budget.
• Inspire and develop your team, including apprentices, through hands-on leadership, motivation, and continuous development.
• Building relationships both internally and externally, we encourage commercial and operational teams to work closely together to ensure the successful delivery of a contract.
• Oversee recruitment and onboarding, ensuring new team members are effectively integrated and supported.
• Prioritise health and safety, ensuring all measures are in place, monitored, and adhered to across all sites.
• Manage resources and reporting, coordinating subcontractors, materials, and plant, while maintaining accurate site reports and taking corrective action when needed.

What will you bring to the Contract Manager role?

• Confident in using IT systems and Microsoft Excel to produce performance and delivery reports.
• Skilled in planning and organising workstreams with a focus on delivery, resource, quality, cost, and risk.
• Experienced in managing direct labour teams, with a focus on individual development and building high performance.
• Proven ability in Health and Safety management through strong system controls and leading by example.
• Customer-centric, consistently delivering in line with expectations.
• Holds an SMSTS qualification and ideally has experience working in a similar environment.

About Ian Williams Ltd

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All successful applicants will undergo a DBS criminal records check, and we fully comply with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and the DBS Code of Practice.

Ian Williams is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity, inclusion, and fairness across all characteristics.

We reserve the right to shortlist candidates prior to the closing date.

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