Contracts Manager

EA Associates; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment firm is seeking a hands-on Contracts Manager in Chelmsford. The role involves managing multiple construction projects, coordinating site teams, and ensuring project delivery on time and within budget. Ideal candidates are those with a trade background ready to advance into contracts management. Competitive salary and benefits are offered, along with an opportunity to work on varied projects close to home.

Benefits

Company vehicle or car allowance

Pension and benefits package

Varied project opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience progressing from trade background to site/project/contracts management.
• Proven track record managing multiple projects in contracting.
• Knowledge of construction contracts.

Responsibilities

• Manage delivery of construction projects up to £3m.
• Lead site teams and manage subcontractors.
• Monitor budgets and ensure compliance with safety standards.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication skills

IT skills

Commercial awareness

Education

Trade qualification

SMSTS, CSCS, First Aid

Tools

Project management software

Job description

Overview

The Client: A well-established and steadily growing main contractor delivering high-quality construction, refurbishment and fit-out projects across the commercial, public, education and residential sectors. With projects ranging up to £3m in value and a reputation for delivering on time, on budget and to exacting standards, they maintain strong relationships with clients across Essex and the surrounding areas. As part of their ongoing growth, they are now looking to appoint a hands-on Contracts Manager to join their delivery team.

Role

As Contracts Manager, you will take ownership of multiple projects across Essex, from pre-start through to handover. You'll be responsible for programming your own works, leading site teams, managing subcontractors, and ensuring quality, safety and commercial objectives are met. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a trade background who has progressed into management – or is ready to take the next step into a Contracts Manager role.

Responsibilities

• Manage the delivery of multiple construction and refurbishment projects up to £3m in value.
• Create, manage and update programmes of works to ensure timely completion.
• Lead site teams and coordinate subcontractors, suppliers and consultants.
• Oversee quality control, health & safety and compliance across all sites.
• Monitor budgets and work closely with commercial teams to manage project costs.
• Attend client meetings and act as the main point of contact for all site-related matters.
• Produce and maintain accurate site records and reports.

Qualifications & Experience

• Trade background with experience progressing into site/project/contracts management.
• Proven track record of managing multiple projects within a main contracting environment.
• Strong IT skills and the ability to programme works using relevant software.
• Excellent leadership, organisational and communication skills.
• Knowledge of construction contracts and commercial awareness.
• Based within Essex or nearby, with a willingness to travel to projects across the county.
• SMSTS, CSCS and First Aid qualifications preferred.

Salary & Package

• Competitive salary dependent on experience
• Company vehicle or car allowance
• Pension and benefits package
• Opportunity to work on varied and high-quality projects close to home

What to do next

If you're a proven Contracts Manager or an experienced Site/Project Manager ready to take the next step, we'd love to hear from you. Apply via the link below and we'll be in touch to discuss the role in more detail.

All applications are handled in the strictest confidence