Contracts Manager

Rise Technical Recruitment Limited; Ipswich; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Part time

Job summary

A reputable recruitment agency is seeking a part-time Contracts Manager in Ipswich, offering flexibility and autonomy. The successful candidate will manage residential projects, coordinate materials, and oversee budgets while maintaining client relationships. Ideal for construction professionals seeking a balanced work-life, this role provides opportunities for varied projects and a supportive environment. Excellent communication and construction experience are essential for success in this position.

Benefits

Company Car/Car Allowance

Bonus

Flexible working hours

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Experience in a client-facing construction role within the residential sector.
• UK Driver's licence required.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and budgets.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operations of live sites across Suffolk.
• Coordinate labour and material requirements.
• Prepare budgets and oversee contract administration.

Skills

Construction experience

Client-facing skills

Contract management

Negotiation

Job description

Contracts Manager (Part time)

Ipswich, Suffolk | £45,000 - £65,000 (Pro rata) + Company Car/Car Allowance + Bonus + Benefits

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a construction professional to join an established, family-run residential contractor on a part-time basis. This role offers the chance to work on a diverse range of residential projects in a role providing autonomy, flexible working hours, and a supportive team environment.

Are you seeking an autonomous role with an established contractor? Are you looking for a part-time position with flexibility? Do you have experience in a client-facing construction role within the residential sector?

This established building contractor delivers a broad range of residential projects, from the refurbishment of listed and historic buildings to new builds, extensions, and ongoing property maintenance. Project values typically range from a few thousand pounds up to £250,000, with some larger schemes reaching £1 million. With a stable pipeline of work and a strong base of repeat clients across the UK, particularly along the Suffolk coast, this role is ideal for a construction professional seeking an autonomous position with exposure to a diverse range of high-quality residential projects.

In this role you will work alongside the existing Contracts Manager, taking responsibility for the day-to-day management of live sites across the Suffolk coast. Key duties include visiting sites and meeting clients, handling client negotiations, coordinating labour and material requirements, organising subcontractors, overseeing contract administration, preparing budgets, and supporting the smooth delivery of each project.

The ideal candidate will have experience in a similar client-facing construction role within the residential sector. This is a part-time position that will amount to three days of work. The working hours and days are flexible to suit the successful candidate. The role is based near Ipswich, with a mix of office and site-based work.

This is an excellent opportunity for a construction professional to join an established contractor on a part-time basis, offering a diverse range of projects, autonomy, flexible working hours, and a supportive team environment. The role is ideal for an established looking to reduce their workload and improve their work-life balance.

The Role:

• Contract management
• Coordinating labour and materials
• Attend site visits
• Attend client and project meetings
• Preparing budgets

The Person:

• Construction professional
• Residential experience
• UK Driver's licence
• Commutable distance to the office near Ipswich

Reference Number: BBBH266489

To apply for this role or to be considered for further roles, please click "Apply Now" or contact David Freeman at Rise Technical Recruitment.

Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles.

The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.