Contracts Manager

Connolly LTD; Oldham; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Equal opportunities employer

Job summary

Connolly LTD, a leading construction refurbishment and development company, is seeking an experienced Contracts Manager to oversee a portfolio of refurbishment and planned works from inception to completion.

You will coordinate with operational teams, clients, subcontractors and stakeholders to deliver projects safely, on time and within budget while maintaining the highest quality standards and driving customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Contracts Manager in construction/refurbishment/public housing.
• Experience delivering multiple projects from pre-construction to completion.
• Strong contract administration and programme management knowledge.
• Knowledge of CDM Regulations and health & safety requirements.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple refurbishment and planned maintenance projects from pre-construction through to completion.
• Act as primary contact for clients and key stakeholders.
• Lead project planning, procurement, programme delivery and resource allocation.
• Manage site teams, subcontractors and supply chain partners.
• Monitor performance against programme, budget, quality and safety.
• Ensure compliance with procedures, contractual requirements and legislation.
• Manage risks, variations, and change control processes.
• Support commercial performance through cost control and resource management.
• Conduct regular site visits and client/progress meetings.
• Review subcontractor and operative productivity with teams.
• Collaborate with Quantity Surveyors, Site Managers and SHEQ teams.

Skills

Contracts management

Budget management

Programme management

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Health & Safety

MS Office (Excel)

Driving licence

Client relationship

Education

Construction-related qualification

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Project management software

Job description

A bit about the role …

We are currently looking for an experienced Contracts Manager to join our team. You will be responsible for managing a portfolio of refurbishment and planned works projects from inception through to completion, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget and to the highest quality standards.

Working closely with operational teams, clients, subcontractors and stakeholders, you will play a key role in contract management, programme delivery, commercial performance and customer satisfaction across multiple projects.

A bit about us …

Connolly is a leading construction refurbishment and development company, with family values at our core. We don't just refurbish homes, we create communities and we're committed to making positive change for people.

We operate within the social housing sector, providing holistic housing services to local authorities and housing associations throughout the Northwest, North Wales and West Yorkshire.

What you will be responsible for…

• Managing multiple refurbishment and planned maintenance projects from pre-construction through to completion
• Acting as the primary point of contact for clients and key stakeholders
• Leading project planning, procurement, programme delivery and resource allocation
• Managing site teams, subcontractors and supply chain partners to ensure successful project delivery
• Monitoring project performance against programme, budget, quality and safety objectives
• Ensuring compliance with company procedures, contractual requirements and relevant legislation
• Managing project risks, variations, instructions and change control processes
• Supporting commercial performance through effective cost control and resource management
• Conducting regular site visits and attending client, progress and performance meetings
• Reviewing and authorising subcontractor and operative productivity
• Working closely with Quantity Surveyors, Site Managers and SHEQ teams to drive quality and safety standards
• Preparing and presenting project and programme updates to clients and senior management
• Supporting, mentoring and developing Assistant Contracts Managers and operational teams
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships and identifying opportunities for continuous improvement
• Maintaining a level of professionalism in your work ethic at all times

What we'd like from you…

• Proven experience in a Contracts Manager role within the construction, refurbishment or social housing sector
• Strong understanding of construction project delivery, contract administration and programme management
• Experience managing budgets, project resources, subcontractors and supply chains
• Knowledge of CDM Regulations and construction Health & Safety requirements
• Excellent communication, leadership and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously
• Experience working closely with clients, consultants and operational teams
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
• Relevant construction-related qualification (desirable)
• Full UK driving licence

Package

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, with remuneration dependent on experience and qualifications. Further details will be discussed during the recruitment process.

We are an Equal Opportunities employer. No applicant will be excluded on the grounds of sex, gender reassignment, pregnancy, maternity, race, marital status, disability, age, religion, belief or sexual orientation