Contracts Manager

Building Careers UK; Chester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic and fast-growing construction company is seeking an experienced Contracts Manager to oversee fit-out, refurbishment, and groundworks projects ranging from £200k to £2m. The successful candidate will work on multiple projects, ensuring compliance with financial and safety standards, while enjoying opportunities for career progression within a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Clear progression path

Collaborative working environment

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a Contracts Manager role.
• Ability to interpret complex contractual documents.
• Comfortable in a fast-paced, project-driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee diverse range of fit out, refurbishment and groundworks projects.
• Manage project teams and ensure financial targets are met.
• Responsible for health, safety and environmental standards.

Skills

Negotiation

Stakeholder Management

Organisational Skills

Construction Methods Knowledge

Education

SMSTS

CSCS

First Aid

Asbestos Awareness

Job description

A dynamic and fast-growing construction company are looking to expand their team with the appointment of an experienced Contracts Manager.

You will be responsible for overseeing a diverse range of fit out, refurbishment and groundworks projects, from 200k to 2m. This role involves regular travel to sites across the country and will require spending 2-3 days per week away from home.

The Role:
As Contracts Manager, you'll be responsible for overseeing several contracts across a diverse project portfolio.

Key Responsibilities:

• Managing project teams
• Producing project plans and setting programme targets
• Liaising with clients, suppliers and project management teams
• Working with the commercial team to ensure project financial targets are met
• Responsible for health, safety and environmental standards being implemented and maintained
• Development and training of staff

About You:

• Proven experience in a Contracts Manager role, covering a wide range of projects.
• Detailed knowledge of construction methods and technology
• Ability to read and interpret drawings and complex contractual documents
• Excellent negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
• Highly organised, with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, project-driven environment.
• SMSTS,CSCS, First Aid, Asbestos Awareness

What's on Offer:

• Competitive base salary up to 75,000 and package.
• Clear progression path within a growing organisation.
• Collaborative and professional working environment

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