Contracts Manager

Tarmac Trading Limited; Birtley; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in Birtley seeks a Contracts Manager to lead operations, enhance efficiencies, and manage key relationships. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in construction management, strong commercial acumen, and excellent communication skills. Responsibilities include driving strategic initiatives, managing contract performance, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. Benefits include a bonus scheme, enhanced holidays, and training opportunities.

Benefits

Bonus scheme

Enhanced holiday entitlement

Contributory pension scheme

Employee Assistance helpline

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experienced in managing construction work in the contracting market.
• Proven success in managing teams for performance and growth.
• NEBOSH or IOSH certification is a must.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery and drive operational efficiency.
• Review contract performance and forecast spend.
• Develop key customer and supply chain relationships.

Skills

Construction management experience

Client interface skills

Commercial knowledge

Strong communication skills

Vision building

IT literacy

Education

Higher Education qualification (HND/HNC Level or Degree)

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Project

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

At Tarmac, who you are matters. We want to get to know you and share our values. If you are collaborative, ambitious to make things better and proud of a job well done, read what we have to offer.

Overview

The Contracts Manager will lead and direct teams to support and drive the Contracting strategy for the North East region. The role is based at our Birtley office and requires you to be within reasonable travel distance.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of the area operations strategy and drive operational efficiency through business optimisation principles.
• Work with the Operations Manager and QS team to review contract performance, forecast spend and minimise risk.
• Develop and maintain key customer and supply chain relationships via regular communication and visits.
• Reduce delays and cost to serve customers through accurate weekly, monthly and strategic forecasts.
• Secure long‑term work bank by building relationships with existing and new clients, engaging commercial teams and supporting key tenders.
• Ensure all operational activities comply with safety and business policies and are delivered within the required budget.
• Actively resolve contract disputes to maximise sustainable profit and cash flow.
• Co‑coach, coach and develop all direct reports providing mentoring as necessary.

Candidate Profile

• Experienced in managing construction work within the contracting market including surfacing and asphalt.
• Proven success managing teams effectively for performance and growth with an excellent track record of client interface.
• Strong commercial knowledge, understanding of estimating and costing systems.
• Excellent communication skills engaging at all levels with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to build vision for success and work to tight deadlines.
• NEBOSH or IOSH certified.
• Higher Education qualification (HND/HNC Level or Degree) advantageous.
• IT literate (Word, Excel, Project, PowerPoint).

Benefits

• Bonus scheme.
• Enhanced holiday entitlement.
• Contributory pension scheme.
• Access to the Tarmac Reward website with discounts on retailers, holidays, etc.
• Employee Assistance helpline for free and confidential advice.
• Employee Communities and nine employee network communities (REACH).
• Training and development opportunities.
• Equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.

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