Contracts Manager

Rullion Engineering Cumbria; Beckingthorpe; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Job summary

Rullion Ltd. is seeking an experienced Contracts Manager with a strong construction background to lead multiple passive fire protection projects from handover through to completion.

You will oversee services such as fire-stopping, cavity barriers, intumescent coatings and related systems, ensuring safety, on-time delivery, within budget and to the required quality standards.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in the construction industry with delivery of projects.
• Experience preparing RAMS and site compliance.
• Strong budgeting and cost monitoring experience.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple passive fire protection projects from handover to completion.
• Oversee project programmes and ensure on-schedule delivery.
• Prepare, review and manage RAMS; ensure site compliance.
• Conduct SHEQ inspections and address non-compliances.
• Liaise with clients, consultants, contractors and stakeholders.
• Produce monthly project reports and manage project costs.

Skills

Construction management

RAMS

Budget management

Client liaison

Health & Safety

Project planning

Stakeholder management

Job description

Job title: Contracts Manager
Job Type: Permanent
Start date: ASAP
Salary Range: £50-60,000 + Car Allowance
Location: East Midlands
Working Arrangements: Hybrid - 1-2 days from home
Hours of work: Full-time

The Role

We are seeking an experienced Contracts Manager with a strong construction background to manage the delivery of multiple passive fire protection projects from handover through to completion.

You will oversee projects including service penetration fire-stopping, cavity barriers, intumescent coatings and associated passive fire protection systems, ensuring works are delivered safely, on time, within budget and to the required quality and compliance standards.

The role combines project management, client liaison, commercial management, health and safety, quality assurance, logistics and business development.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage multiple passive fire protection projects from handover to completion.
• Construction experience is essential.
• Manage project programmes, ensuring projects remain on schedule.
• Prepare, review and manage RAMS and ensure compliance with site requirements.
• Conduct and record SHEQ inspections and address non-compliances.
• Ensure site teams follow relevant health and safety procedures and requirements.
• Liaise with clients, consultants, contractors and other stakeholders.
• Attend client and project meetings as required.
• Manage labour, plant, materials and site logistics effectively.
• Place supplier orders and maintain control of project costs and waste.
• Manage variations, applications for payment and project cost reporting.
• Provide project information and costings for CVRs and management reporting.
• Produce monthly project reports and updates.
• Monitor project budgets and identify potential cost overruns, implementing corrective actions where required.
• Ensure projects comply with relevant legislation, standards and industry best practice.
• Support business development, marketing and client relationship activities.
• Promote a positive culture of health, safety, quality and continuous improvement.

Skills and Experience

• Proven experience in the construction industry.
• Previous experience as a Contracts Manager, Project Manager or similar.
• Experience managing multiple construction projects through to completion.
• Strong knowledge of construction project management.
• Experience managing programmes, labour, plant and materials.
• Strong understanding of health, safety, quality and environmental requirements.
• Experience managing RAMS and site compliance.
• Strong commercial awareness and experience managing project budgets.
• Experience dealing with clients and project stakeholders.
• Excellent organisational, communication and problem‑solving skills.

Why Join

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Contracts Manager with a strong construction background to join a growing business and play a key role in delivering high-quality passive fire protection projects.

You will have the opportunity to manage a diverse portfolio of projects while developing your technical, commercial and project management expertise.

Company Information

This permanent vacancy is being advertised by Rullion Ltd.

Since 1978, Rullion has been securing exceptional candidates for a wide range of clients, from major global organisations to innovative SMEs and start-ups. As a family‑owned business, Rullion's approach is built on credibility, honesty and long-term relationships.

Rullion specialises in delivering talent consultancy solutions across multiple sectors and is committed to championing diversity, inclusion and equal opportunities for all employees and applicants.

Rullion celebrates and supports diversity and is committed to ensuring equal opportunities for both employees and applicants.