Contracts Manager

TN United Kingdom; Reading; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

This innovative firm seeks a Contracts Manager to oversee project success and customer relations in a dynamic environment. The role involves managing project teams, ensuring compliance with health and safety standards, and maintaining effective relationships with stakeholders. With a competitive salary and a range of benefits, including flexible working options and professional development opportunities, this position is ideal for someone passionate about construction and project management. Join a forward-thinking company that values leadership and continuous improvement, making a significant impact in the industry.

Benefits

26 days annual leave

Private medical insurance

Life Assurance

Defined contribution pension scheme

Flexible and Agile working

Employee Assistance Programme

Professional membership fees

Flexible Benefits scheme

Bike to work scheme

Retail vouchers/activity pass

Qualifications

• Experience in Contract Management and Project Management roles is essential.
• High level of leadership, management, and communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Manage and ensure success of multiple projects, focusing on customer relations and safety.
• Supervise project teams and ensure compliance with company policies.

Skills

Contracts Management

Project Management

CIOB

CITB Level 3 Safety Course

CSCS Card

Education

Degree in construction related subject

Professional Qualification e.g. CIOB

Job description

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Location: Reading / Thames Valley
Competitive Salary + Car Allowance & more
Perm / Full Time
Hybrid Working

Key skills required for this role

Contracts Management, Project Management, CIOB, CITB Level 3 Safety Course, CSCS Card

Important

Contracts Manager

Role Summary

Overall responsibility for the management and success of a number of projects, including customer relations, health and safety, quality, environmental, programme and the cost/value of operations under his/her control.

What you will be doing

• Assist with the establishment and delivery of the objectives and targets contained within the Annual Business Unit Business Plan;
• Maintaining effective and long-term relationships with internal and external customers and their representatives/advisors;
• Implementing and maintaining the Companies Strategy and Policies for Sustainability, Health and Safety, Quality, Environmental, Training and Development etc;
• Ability to prioritise and meet pre-defined deadlines; Ensuring the project teams comply with the Companies Business Management System;
• Being proactive in the identification and resolution of problems;
• Reviewing methods of working, alternative materials etc in order to maximise commercial profitability; Managing, monitoring, supporting, mentoring and counselling members of the project teams in their personal development;
• Undertaking annual appraisal for staff directly reporting to the role; Seeking and developing ongoing continuous improvement; Providing aftercare services to the customers;
• Directly supervises a number of project teams comprising project and site managers, engineers, quantity surveyors and foremen etc;
• Any other duties relevant to the job role. To support and be familiar with own role and responsibility in respect of Business Continuity Planning. Ensuring that team members are also aware of the plans and communicates same.

What we will need from you

• Experience in a similar Contract Management role for a main contractor (desirable);
• Experience as a Project Manager or similar for a main contractor (essential);
• Degree (or equivalent) in appropriate construction related subject (desirable);
• Professional Qualification e.g. CIOB (desirable); CITB Level 3 Safety Course (essential);
• Appropriate CSCS Card (essential); High level of leadership and management skills;
• Technical experience and knowledge (desirable);
• High level of Commercial and Financial ability;
• Excellent organisational and communication skills;
• Experience in a similar role (desirable);
• High level of leadership and management skills (essential);
• Technical experience and knowledge (essential);
• High level of Commercial and Financial ability (essential);
• Excellent organisational and communication skills (essential);

What we can offer you

• Competitive salary (to be discussed on application)
• 26 days annual leave (with the opportunity to buy or sell up to 3 days holiday)
• Private medical insurance for yourself (with the option to buy family cover)
• Life Assurance
• Defined contribution pension scheme matched up to 8%
• Flexible and Agile working (dependent on your role)
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Professional membership fees
• Flexible Benefits scheme which includes the opportunity to purchase benefits such as:
• Critical illness insurance (with option to purchase for your partner)
• Travel insurance
• Bike to work scheme
• Retail vouchers/payroll giving/activity pass for top leisure attractions

Please note we do not have a sponsorship license.

We look forward to receiving your application!