Contracts Manager

Sustainable Smart Technologies Ltd.; Hove; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced pension contributions

Employer paid Healthcare Cash Plan

Enhanced Maternity Pay

Employee Assistance Programme

Support for Continuous Professional Development

Job summary

Sustainable Smart Technologies Ltd. is seeking a Contracts Manager to oversee large-scale projects in the Southern region of England. The successful candidate will manage Site Managers and ensure projects are completed to the highest standards. This role requires at least 10 years of construction experience and certifications like SMSTS and a full UK driving license.

Rewards include enhanced pension contributions and employer-paid healthcare. Join us in our mission to boost energy efficiency and reduce carbon emissions in residential retrofitting!

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience in construction.
• SMSTS and CSCS Card required.
• Proficient in Outlook and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Manage project setups and allocations.
• Oversee Site Managers and Supervisors.
• Monitor supply chain performance.

Skills

Leadership and management skills

Planning and organizing

IT proficiency

Problem-solving skills

Experience in retrofit process

Education

SMSTS

CSCS Card

EFAW

Full UK Driving License

10 years Construction experience

Job description

Contracts Manager

Location: Southern region

Contract: Full time, Permanent

Hours of Work: 39.5 Hours per week Monday to Friday

About the Company: Sustainable Building Services is one of the UK’s largest providers of residential retrofitting for decarbonisation. Whether it’s social housing or private homes, we’re dedicated to managing and delivering large-scale projects that boost energy efficiency and promote low‑carbon technology. Each year, our work enhances the health, comfort, and well‑being of thousands of households. We’re also tackling issues like fuel poverty and the rising cost of living, all while helping to lower energy consumption and carbon emissions. Together, we’re making strides toward the UK’s goal of reaching net‑zero emissions! Due to our exciting growth plans, we are looking for an experienced Contracts Manager to support the Company's ambitious expansion plans in the Southern Region as we continue to build teams across the UK.

Overview of the Role

In your role as Contracts Manager, you will be responsible for the management of all Site Managers, Supervisors, Quality Administrators, and Tenant Liaison Officers under your supervision. Ensuring that all on‑site activities are delivered safely to the highest quality, on programme and within budget, from conception through to completion.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage setting up each project, from allocating the site team, handover from estimating, agreeing budgets, reviewing retrofit information, sub‑con procurement & formulating programmes.
• Day‑to‑day management of Site Managers, Site Supervisors, Tenants Liaison Officers, and any Site Operatives under your control.
• Hold regular team briefings (formal and informal) to ensure that staff are kept informed of Programme priorities, changes, and to review key project milestones.
• Ensure all sites are adequately resourced, both from a company perspective and the supply chain.
• Monitor the performance of the supply chain on a regular basis, ensuring all supply chain members are adhering to their programme and contractual requirements.
• Attend regular operations meetings and produce necessary reports.
• Ensure all properties are completed to the required contract specification standards and all retrofit compliance requirements are adhered to in order that all properties are lodged in line with client deadlines.

Skills

• High Level of Leadership and management skills with the ability to influence and mentor
• Ability to plan and organise resources to meet tight deadlines
• Proficient in IT, Particularly Outlook & Excel
• Problem‑solving skills and analytical thinking
• Experience of retrofit process, from assessments, designs, and lodgements

Essential Requirements

• SMSTS
• CSCS Card
• EFAW
• Full UK Driving License
• Minimum 10 years Construction experience

Desirable

• NVQ L7 Diploma in Construction Senior Management
• IOSH Managing Safely
• Temporary Works Co‑Ordinator

Rewards & Benefits

• Enhance pension contributions.
• Employer paid Healthcare Cash Plan
• Enhanced Maternity Pay
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Support for Continuous Professional Development

We are an equal opportunities employer, and we are committed to recruiting the best person for this post. We will ensure fair and equal opportunities for all potential and existing employees. This relates to Gender, Marital status, Family status, Age, Race, Sexual orientation, and religious belief.