Contracts Manager

Rise Technical Recruitment; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A metal fabrication company in Peterborough is seeking a Contracts Manager to manage structural steel projects. This role involves handling multiple projects, attending meetings, and ensuring on-time delivery. The ideal candidate will have strong steel project knowledge and a full UK driving licence. This is an excellent opportunity for progression towards Technical Director level.

Benefits

Pool Van

Mileage

Progression to Technical Director

Qualifications

• Experienced Contracts Manager.
• Solid understanding of technical drawings and take-offs.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• Manage structural steel projects from start to finish.
• Handle enquiries and submissions during the tender process.
• Attend contract and design meetings to understand project specifications.

Skills

Strong structural steel project knowledge

Ability to read and interpret technical drawings

Job description

Contracts Manager

Peterborough, occasional site travel nationwide

45,000 - 55,000 + Pool Van + Mileage + Package + Progression to Technical Director

This is a great opportunity for a Contracts Manager to join a talented metal fabrication company that offers a full turnkey service across multiple sectors. You'll have the chance to make a real impact and progress your career towards Technical Director level.

Are you an experienced professional with strong steel project experience looking for your next step? Do you want to join a company that is actively expanding and keen to progress you to Technical Director?

This innovative company specialises in turnkey bespoke steel fabrication for a wide range of clients nationwide. They deliver projects across the commercial, industrial, and educational sectors, covering both new builds and refurbishments. Offering a complete design, manufacture, and installation service, they are now growing their structural steel division to enhance their portfolio. Due to a strong period of growth, they are looking to add a driven and dynamic Contracts Manager to their close-knit team.

In this role, you will take on a variety of responsibilities, splitting your time between the office and occasional nationwide site visits. You will manage multiple projects from cradle to grave, playing a key role in both the tender and delivery stages. During the tender process, you'll handle enquiries and submissions. Once projects commence, you'll attend contract and design meetings with clients to fully understand project specifications. Day-to-day duties will include managing on-site operations, materials, plant, labour, project schedules, and programs ensuring that all projects are delivered on time and within budget.

The ideal candidate will have strong structural steel project knowledge and a solid understanding of technical drawings and take-offs. A full UK driving licence and willingness to travel are essential.

The Role

• Contracts Manager
• Managing structural steel projects from start to finish
• Based in Peterborough, with occasional nationwide travel
• Excellent opportunity for progression to Director level

The Person

• Experienced Contracts Manager
• Strong structural steel knowledge
• Able to read and interpret technical drawings
• Within commutable distance of Peterborough

Reference Number: BBH

To apply for this role or for to be considered for further roles, please click "Apply Now" or contact Reece Johnson at Rise Technical Recruitment.

Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd regrets to inform that our client can only accept applications from engineering candidates who have a valid legal permit or right to work in the United Kingdom. Potential candidates who do not have this right or permit or are pending an application to obtain this right or permit should not apply as your details will not be processed.