Contracts Manager

JAM Recruitment Ltd

Oxford

On-site

GBP 54,000 - 66,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Company car

30 days annual leave

Ongoing training and development

Excellent career progression

Based in Oxfordshire, working across/£

Job summary

JAM Recruitment Ltd is seeking a permanent Contracts Manager based in Oxfordshire, overseeing roofing and construction projects across the UK. The role requires managing multiple contracts from pre-start to completion, ensuring safety, programme and budget targets are met.

Travel nationwide will be essential, with collaboration across clients, management, QSs and site teams. The ideal candidate has proven contracts management or senior construction experience, strong commercial awareness and

Qualifications

Proven contracts management or senior construction experience.
Experience in government/public sector contracts.
Experience in social housing and planned maintenance.
Strong knowledge of ISO 45001.
SMSTS qualification.
CSCS Management/Professional card.
Knowledge of CDM, RAMS and UK Health and Safety legislation.

Responsibilities

Managing multiple construction and roofing contracts.
Overseeing government, public sector and social housing projects.
Ensuring compliance with ISO 45001, CDM, RAMS and Health and Safety requirements.
Managing programmes, budgets and subcontractors.
Building and maintaining strong client and stakeholder relationships.
Delivering high-quality, safe and successful project outcomes.

Skills

Contracts management experience

Senior construction experience

Government/public sector contracts

Social housing and planned maintenance

ISO 45001 knowledge

SMSTS qualification

CSCS Management/Professional card

CDM, RAMS, UK Health & Safety

Commercial, contractual and organised

Subcontractors, labour & suppliers

Full UK driving licence

Education

NVQ Level 6/7

HNC/HND

Degree in Construction Management

MCIOB

IOSH

NEBOSH

Job description

Job Summary

This permanent Contracts Manager position, based in Oxfordshire, involves overseeing roofing and construction projects throughout the UK, including government, public sector and social housing schemes. The successful candidate will manage several contracts from pre-start to completion, guaranteeing delivery meets safety, programme and budgetary targets. Collaboration with clients, management, Quantity Surveyors and site teams is essential. Applicants must demonstrate proven experience in a similar capacity, strong commercial awareness and excellent communication abilities. The salary reaches £60,000 annually, plus a company car, 30 days' holiday excluding bank holidays, ongoing training and clear career progression. This role requires travel across the country.

Benefits

£60,000 starting salary
Company car
30 days annual leave + bank holidays
Ongoing training andamp; development
Excellent career progression
Based in Oxfordshire, working across the UK

The Role

You''ll be responsible for managing multiple contracts from pre-start through to successful completion, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on programme, within budget and to the highest standards.

You''ll work closely with clients, our management team, Quantity Surveyors, site managers, operatives, subcontractors and suppliers.

Key responsibilities

Managing multiple construction and roofing contracts
Overseeing government, public sector and social housing projects
Ensuring compliance with ISO 45001, CDM, RAMS and Health andamp; Safety requirements
Managing programmes, budgets and subcontractors
Building and maintaining strong client and stakeholder relationships
Delivering high-quality, safe and successful project outcomes

Ideal Candidate