Contracts Manager

Ian Williams; Devon and Torbay; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit share (9%)

Mileage/fuel card

Enhanced pension

31 days leave

Annual pay reviews

Life & health insurance

Enhanced maternity/paternity pay

Training & development

Wellbeing support

Job summary

Ian Williams Ltd. is seeking a Contract Manager to lead painting contract delivery in the Plymouth area. You will drive successful project outcomes, coordinate diverse teams, and safeguard site health and safety while maintaining quality and budget controls.

We value strategic, hands‑on leadership, coaching and development, and a focus on client satisfaction. This role offers a supportive environment with opportunities for growth and recognition of contributions.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership of painting contracts and delivery teams.
• Strong budget, resource, and schedule management skills.
• Experience driving health and safety across multiple sites.

Responsibilities

• Lead the operational delivery of painting workstreams, on time and within budget.
• Inspire and develop your team, including apprentices, through hands-on leadership.
• Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure contract success.
• Oversee recruitment and onboarding of new team members.
• Prioritise health and safety with robust site controls and compliance.
• Manage resources and reporting, coordinating subcontractors, materials and plant.

Skills

Leadership

Budget management

Team development

Health & safety

Stakeholder management

Education

SMSTS

Tools

MS Excel

IT systems

Job description

Due to continued growth, we have an exciting opportunity for a Contract Manager who embodies our values and can lead the successful delivery of our Painting contracts, based in the Plymouth area.

We're seeking a strategic, hands-on leader who shares our values of fairness, inclusivity, and respect. In return, we offer a supportive environment focused on coaching and development, where your contributions are recognised and rewarded. If you thrive in a fast-paced setting and are passionate about delivering exceptional customer and client satisfaction.

Benefits:

• Profit share scheme (9% of base salary achieved last year)
• Private mileage scheme and fuel card
• Enhanced pension or savings scheme
• 31 days annual leave (inc. Public Holidays) plus buy or sell annual leave
• Annual pay reviews
• Life, medical and Permanent Health Insurance
• Enhanced maternity/paternity pay
• Training & development opportunities
• Health and wellbeing support via Lighthouse Charity.

The Contract Manager role:

• Lead the operational delivery of our Painting workstreams, ensuring projects are completed on time and within budget.
• Inspire and develop your team, including apprentices, through hands‑on leadership, motivation, and continuous development.
• Building relationships both internally and externally, we encourage commercial and operational teams to work closely together to ensure the successful delivery of a contract.
• Oversee recruitment and onboarding, ensuring new team members are effectively integrated and supported.
• Prioritise health and safety, ensuring all measures are in place, monitored, and adhered to across all sites.
• Manage resources and reporting, coordinating subcontractors, materials, and plant, while maintaining accurate site reports and taking corrective action when needed.

What will you bring to the Contract Manager role?

• Confident in using IT systems and Microsoft Excel to produce performance and delivery reports.
• Skilled in planning and organising workstreams with a focus on delivery, resource, quality, cost, and risk.
• Experienced in managing direct labour teams, with a focus on individual development and building high performance.
• Proven ability in Health and Safety management through strong system controls and leading by example.
• Customer-centric, consistently delivering in line with expectations.
• Holds an SMSTS qualification and ideally has experience working in a similar environment.

About Ian Williams Ltd:

Explore more about us via our website and social media platforms including LinkedIn, Facebook, Indeed, and Glassdoor.

All successful applicants will undergo a DBS criminal records check, and we fully comply with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and the DBS Code of Practice.

Ian Williams is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity, inclusion, and fairness across all characteristics.

We reserve the right to shortlist candidates prior to the closing date.

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