Contracts Manager

Real Recruitment Solutions; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Contracts Manager to lead projects ranging from £1m to £6m. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in construction, demonstrating technical knowledge and effective communication skills. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to work with a reputable company, overseeing project management from pricing to completion while ensuring safety and budget adherence. If you are organized, methodical, and thrive under pressure, this position could be the perfect next step in your career. Join a team that values quality and encourages professional growth.

Benefits

Commercial Vehicle + fuel card

Pension scheme contribution

21 days holiday plus bank holidays

Additional 5 days holiday after 3 years

Qualifications

• Strong technical understanding of construction and health & safety.
• Experience in managing projects and team communication.

Responsibilities

• Manage up to three projects with budgets from £1m to £6m.
• Liaise with Site Managers, Surveyors, and clients throughout projects.

Skills

Technical understanding of the construction process

Understanding of H & S legislation

Quality control during build

Team communication

Organizational skills

Ability to work under pressure

Education

HNC/HND in relevant construction field

BSc in relevant construction field

Tools

Excel

Job description

Contracts Manager

Salary is between £40,000 and £60,000 depending on experience.

Benefits:

1. Commercial Vehicle + fuel card, personal mileage allowed.
2. Pension scheme contribution.
3. 21 days holiday plus bank holidays - 7 days is to be allocated for Christmas shut down. After 3 years' service they receive an additional 5 days.

Requirements:

1. A good technical understanding of the construction process.
2. A good understanding of H & S legislation.
3. A good understanding of how to recognise good quality finishes during build and finished project.
4. Ability to communicate and encourage best performance in your team.
5. Be organised and methodical in project delivery.
6. Work well under pressure.

The role is offering the right individual an excellent opportunity to work with a reputable company with an excellent reputation.

Our client is a tier 1 contractor looking for a Contracts Manager to work in their main contracts team carrying out projects from £1m up to £5m or £6m. Ideally, you will be from a trades background and progressed through to Site Manager and then Contracts Manager.

The role will involve close liaison with Site Managers, Quantity Surveyors and Estimators, subcontractors and clients to oversee the management of up to two to three projects. You will be putting together plans and estimates, including budgets and timescales, helping to prepare and present documents for tender, handling variations within this.

You will need to be from a construction background, either a HNC/HND or BSc in the relevant construction field with a hunger to develop and progress your career. You must be able to demonstrate a very hands-on approach and have a strong work ethic.

Understanding of Excel and being mathematically astute is also key.

The role of Contracts Manager will generally require the candidate to negotiate and run his/her own projects, and the ability to carry out all required financial and contractual aspects of the project management would be preferable.

The Contracts Manager will be the main point of contact on projects and to take the project through from pricing to completion and deliver safely, on time and within budget.

We receive a high number of applications on a daily basis so we can only respond to successful applications. If you do not hear from us within 3 working days please assume your application has not been taken forward on this occasion. We may contact you in the future about other suitable positions.

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