Contracts Manager

Fawkes and Reece; Crawley; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-respected contractor is seeking a Contracts Manager in Crawley. This role involves overseeing multiple live projects, managing site teams, and ensuring quality standards are met. Join a supportive company culture that values collaboration and offers diverse projects, making a real impact within a forward-thinking business.

Benefits

Supportive and collaborative company culture

Opportunity to work on diverse projects

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a Contracts Manager or Senior Project Manager role ideally within a main contracting environment.
• Strong background delivering projects across a range of sectors.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and teams confidently.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple projects from pre-construction to completion.
• Lead site teams and drive project programs.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and quality standards.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organisational skills

Commercial awareness

Education

Degree or HNC in Construction management

Job description

A recognised and respected regional principal Contractor with a proud track record of delivering high quality projects are seeking a Contracts manager to their team. With a strong reputation across multiple sectors including residential, education, health care heritage and leisure, this is a fantastic opportunity to make a real impact within a well-established and forward-thinking business.

About the role of Contracts Manager

As the Contracts Manager, you will take responsibility for overseeing the successful delivery of 3 to 4 live projects, ensuring each is completed on time, within budget, and to the company's high standards of quality and safety. You will work closely with the site teams, clients and consultants, representing the company as a key figure in project delivery.

Responsibilities for Contracts Manager

• Manage multiple projects simultaneously from pre con through to completion and handover
• Lead and support site teams, ensuring strong communication and driving the programme and teams
• Oversee project programmes budgets and resources
• Maintain close liaison with clients, consultants and stakeholders acting as a senior point of contact
• Uphold and enforce strict H&S, environmental and quality standards
• Conduct regular sites visits, progress reviews and audits
• Support teams in resolving any technical or operational issues

Requirements for Contracts Manager

• Proven experience in a Contracts Manager or Senior Project Manager role ideally within a main contracting environment
• A strong background delivering projects across a range of sectors
• Exceptional leadership, communication and organisational skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects and teams with confidence
• Strong commercial awareness and an eye for quality
• Degree or HNC in Construction management would be desirable

What's on offer:

• Supportive and collaborative company culture with low staff turnover
• Work on a diverse range of projects

This is a brilliant opportunity to join a highly respected contractor known for its quality and long standing client relationships.

If you want to hear more about this Contracts Manager role, please apply with an up-to-date copy of your CV or contact Chelsey Potter in our Brighton Office on 01273003033.