Contracts Manager

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

Benefits offered by this job

Profit share

Fuel card

Pension plan

Annual leave 31 days

Annual pay reviews

Life insurance

Medical insurance

Permanent Health Insurance

Job summary

Ian Williams Ltd in East Devon is seeking a Contract Manager to lead the delivery of Response/ Maintenance contracts, ensuring projects are completed on time and within budget.

You will inspire and develop your team, manage resources, and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders while prioritising health and safety across all sites.

Qualifications

• Must have leadership and people-management experience.
• Track record in delivering contracts on time and within budget.
• Strong planning, risk management and reporting abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead operational delivery of Response/Maintenance workstreams.
• Develop and coach teams, including apprentices.
• Build internal and external relationships to deliver contracts.
• Oversee recruitment, onboarding, and site safety compliance.
• Coordinate resources, subcontractors, materials and plant with accurate site reporting.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Stakeholder management

Planning

Communication

Health & Safety management

Education

SMSTS qualification

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for a Contract Manager who embodies our values and can lead the successful delivery of our Response/ Maintenance contracts, based in the East Devon 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.

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 Response/ Maintenance 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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