Contracts Manager

Ian Williams Ltd; East Devon; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit share 9%

Mileage & fuel card

Enhanced pension

31 days leave + buy/sell

Annual pay reviews

Life & Health insurance

Maternity/paternity pay

Wellbeing support

Job summary

Ian Williams Ltd in East Devon seeks an experienced Contract Manager to lead the delivery of Response and Maintenance contracts. You will manage multi-site operations, motivate teams, and drive collaboration across commercial and operational functions to achieve client satisfaction.

The role requires strong planning, safety leadership, and a track record of delivering on time and within budget. A SMSTS qualification is preferred, with opportunities for progression and a comprehensive benefits

Qualifications

• Experience leading delivery of contract workstreams.
• Strong leadership and people development skills.
• Proven ability to manage safety, quality and cost.
• Proficient in using IT systems and reporting tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead operational delivery of Response/Maintenance workstreams.
• Develop and motivate teams, including apprentices.
• Coordinate internal and external stakeholders to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery.
• Oversee recruitment and onboarding of new staff.
• Prioritise health and safety across sites with robust controls.

Skills

Leadership

Relationship building

Team development

Delivery focus

Health & Safety

Education

SMSTS qualification

Tools

Excel

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for aContract Managerwho embodies our values and can lead the successful delivery of ourResponse/ Maintenancecontracts, based in the East Devonarea.

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.

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

Health and wellbeing support via Lighthouse Charity.

The Contract Manager role:

Lead the operational delivery of our Response/ Maintenanceworkstreams, 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.

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