Contracts Manager

The Work Shop; London; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist construction company based in Poole is looking for an experienced Contracts Manager. In this role, you will oversee contract management, ensuring compliance with client expectations and regulatory standards. You will manage budgets, conduct site visits, and develop risk management strategies. The position offers a competitive salary and benefits including a relocation option to Poole.

Benefits

Highly competitive salary

Bonus and car option

Company Pension

Holiday allowance

Occasional overseas travel

Relocation option

Qualifications

• Proven ability to manage budgets and analyze costs.
• Experience in risk management and strategy development.
• Confidence using IT tools for contract management.

Responsibilities

• Oversee contract negotiations and management.
• Ensure projects meet client expectations.
• Conduct weekly site visits for quality assurance.

Skills

Budget management

Risk management

IT software proficiency

Monthly valuations

Attention to detail

Relationship building

Project management experience

Communication skills

H&S training - CSCS Card

Job description

ROLE BASED IN POOLE

Our client, based in Poole, is a leading player in the specialist construction industry, specialising in all types of consumer and commercial projects. They are extremely well established and due to continued growth they are seeking an experienced Contracts Manager.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join an organisation offering realistic and genuine growth opportunities. Not based in Poole? Our client will offer the opportunity to relocate to Poole, and would suit an ambitious individual with the drive to build the business to the next level.

As a Contracts Manager, you are responsible for overseeing contract negotiations and management, ensuring that their projects meet both client expectations and regulatory standards. Your expertise will contribute significantly to their mission of delivering exceptional service to their clients and to deadline.

Expertise required for Contracts Manager:

• Ability to manage budgets, analyse costs, and understand how decisions impact profitability
• Strong understanding of Risk management and developing strategies to mitigate them to avoid future litigation or project delays
• Confidence using IT software packages and digital tools for contract management, communication and tracking
• Ability to compile clear and concise monthly valuations for customers
• Excellent attention to detail for reviewing and approving sub contract and supplier invoices
• Strong ability of building relationships to increase repeat business
• Previous experience managing people and projects
• Exceptional communication skills both verbally and written
• H&S training - CSCS Card essential - SMSTS or SSS preferable

Other responsibilities included for Contracts Manager:

• Checking standards of work
• Raising purchase orders
• Attending weekly site visits to ensure client satisfaction, workmanship and safety, in line with expectations
• Compile RAM / H&S documentation

What's on offer for Contracts Manager:

• Highly competitive salary plus bonus and car (if required)
• Company Pension
• Holiday allowance
• Occasional overseas travel
• RELOCATION OPTION AVAILABLE
• Hours of work: 8am - 5pm Monday to Friday (some flexibility required for travel)