Contracts Manager

GAP Group; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading equipment hire provider is seeking a Contracts Manager for the Welfare division. In this pivotal role, you will oversee major welfare contracts across the UK, ensuring effective delivery and compliance with policies. Ideal candidates will possess extensive knowledge of welfare products and strong people management skills. This position requires a valid UK driving license and willingness to travel. The company offers a supportive environment and opportunities for career growth.

Benefits

Generous holidays

Life Assurance

Health & Wellness Support

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Ability to manage major welfare contracts from planning to execution.
• Strong skills in coordinating with teams and stakeholders.
• Experience in conducting staff reviews and appraisals.

Responsibilities

• Deliver major welfare contracts efficiently.
• Coordinate stock availability and manage build schedules.
• Conduct meetings with management for contract delivery.

Skills

Full technical knowledge of welfare products

Effective communication skills

Extensive people management skills

Health & Safety management

Organisation and planning skills

Job description

Contracts Manager - Welfare

Our Events Division combines the expertise of all GAP divisions to provide a one stop shop to supply the Events industry across the UK with all their equipment requirements. We have a newly created opportunity or a Contracts Manager to specialise in GAP's Welfare division.

The Contracts Manager will be involved in the planning and execution of major welfare contracts involving the installation and recovery of products. Directing resources and managing the team and third-party contractors to delivery projects within time and budget Working closely with the Tanker Services division to ensure efficient pricing and delivery of services whilst ensuring compliance with all relevant policies and legislation. This is a UK wide role involving extensive travel and overnight stays.

What You'll Be Doing

• Full responsibility for delivery of major welfare contracts
• Coordinate stock availability with support of the Service Delivery Manager
• Conduct regular meetings with Depot Manager and Operations Directors involved in delivering contracts
• Create and manage build schedules to improve planning, cost control and efficiency
• Conduct staff reviews and appraisals

What We're Looking for

• Full technical knowledge of welfare products including portable toilets, tinkering, barriers and fencing
• Effective communication skills with the ability to influence at all levels
• Extensive people management and supervisory skills
• Fully conversant in the management of Health & Safety
• Sound organisation and planning skills

• A full UK driving licence and the ability to work away from home on a regular basis.

About GAP and What We Offer

As a Contracts Manager, you'll be joining an industry leader that's growing and genuinely committed to your success. At GAP, we're proud to be the UK's leading equipment hire provider-supporting projects big and small across construction, infrastructure, events, and more. With nearly 200 locations nationwide and a wide range of specialist divisions, we offer exciting opportunities in everything from Plant and Tools to Lifting, Survey, Environmental, and Event Services.

As a family-run business with over 50 years of experience, we believe in doing things the right way. That means:

• More investment in our equipment than anyone else in the industry, so you work with the best tools in the game
• Remaining fully independent, which lets us make agile, long-term decisions that support your success
• Offering real career growth, training, and development from day one
• Support that values you - from generous holidays to Life Assurance and Health & Wellness Support

Whether you're hands-on or customer-focused, there's a place for you at GAP where your work makes a difference. If you're up for the challenge and want to feel valued at work, then we'd love to hear from you! Ready to get started? Upload your CV and complete our short application-we'll take it from there.

We're proud to be an Equal Opportunities employer and embrace the unique contributions each individual brings-regardless of gender, age, disability, race, sexual orientation, religion, or background. We promote inclusivity, respect, and good working practices to help every employee thrive and perform at their best.