Contract Manager: Drive Delivery & Team Growth

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

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.