Contracts Manager

Rise Technical; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Part time

Job summary

An established construction contractor near Ipswich is seeking a Contracts Manager on a part-time basis. This role involves managing residential projects, client negotiations, and coordinating resources. The ideal candidate should have experience in a client-facing construction role and a valid UK Driver's licence. The position offers flexibility in work hours and the opportunity to work on a variety of projects, making it suitable for professionals looking to improve their work-life balance.

Benefits

Company Car

Car Allowance

Bonus

Benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in a client-facing construction role within the residential sector.
• Commutable distance to the office near Ipswich.
• Proven expertise in managing residential projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operations of live sites.
• Coordinate with subcontractors and prepare budgets.
• Attend site visits and client meetings.

Skills

Contract management

Coordinating labour and materials

Client negotiation

Project budgeting

UK Driver's licence

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