Contracts Manager

We Are Footprint; Oldham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional construction company based in Oldham is looking for an experienced Contracts Manager to oversee new build social housing projects. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing site teams, ensuring quality and cost control, and liaising with external agencies. This role requires a solid track record in construction management, especially with residential projects, and a strong understanding of UK building regulations. A full UK driver's license is also essential.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in managing multiple projects on time and budget.
• Experience in overseeing new build residential projects.
• Strong management and leadership abilities.

Responsibilities

• Organise and control site teams effectively.
• Ensure quality and cost control standards are met.
• Implement and monitor health, safety, and environmental procedures.

Skills

Project management

Construction knowledge

Team management

Knowledge of UK building regulations

Job description

Contracts Manager – New Build Social Housing

£60,000 - £65,000 + package

Oldham – Manchester

A leading Regional Main Contractor that build, refurbish and regenerate homes and communities across the Manchester area have an excellent opportunity for a Contracts Manager to join them on a permanent basis, covering sites across Greater Manchester.

The company are an innovative and ambitious business that combine their industry expertise and unrivalled local knowledge to help transform communities and leave a lasting legacy everywhere they work.

The business is thriving and they currently have a large number of projects ongoing and in the pipeline. As a result, they are looking to bring in an experienced Contracts Manager to manage projects across Manchester.

Role Overview

• Organisation and control of Site Teams
• Quality control
• Cost control
• Implementation and monitoring of Health, Safety & Environmental procedures
• Pre and post contract planning and coordination
• Monitoring production levels and instigating necessary action
• Pre and post contract road and sewer adoption works
• Site set up and presentation and maintaining for contract duration
• Production & programme
• Sales / Customer liaison
• Liaison with external agencies
• Coordinate drawings and specifications
• Compliance of Contractual responsibilities

Experience

• Strong track record of managing multiple projects concurrently of various sizes and at different stages, delivered on time and to budget
• Background overseeing new build residential projects
• Excellent all round construction knowledge and experience
• Strong understanding on UK building regulations
• Excellent management skills with the ability to get the best out of full site teams
• Full UK drivers’ license