Contracts Manager

Unite People; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Contracts Manager to join their dynamic team. This role involves overseeing project management staff, negotiating contracts, and ensuring successful delivery of construction projects ranging from £500k to £10m. You will collaborate with clients and designers, manage budgets, and identify cost-saving opportunities. With a strong support team and a variety of projects in the Yorkshire and East Midlands areas, this position offers a competitive salary, car allowance, and bonus scheme. If you have a background in civil engineering or construction management and are ready to take on new challenges, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Car allowance/ company vehicle

Fuel Card

Bonus scheme

Competitive Salary

Qualifications

• Degree in civil engineering or construction management preferred.
• Knowledge of construction processes and methods is essential.

Responsibilities

• Oversee project management staff and ensure smooth site operations.
• Collaborate with clients and designers to meet project requirements.
• Manage and negotiate contracts with subcontractors and vendors.

Skills

Project Management

Contract Negotiation

Communication Skills

Leadership

Risk Management

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

Degree in Construction Management

Job description

Unite People are a specialist construction & building recruitment company, working with a successful civils & groundworks contractor to hire a Contracts Manager.

The successful candidate will be responsible for dealing with a multitiude of clients, drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts with clients, contractors, and suppliers during all aspects of pre-construction, delivery and handover of projects.

Schemes will range from 500k - 10m in value. You will benefit from working on a range of groundworks contracts for infrastructure, residential developments, commercial builds and public framework schemes.

The role will ideally suit an individual from an Engineering/ technical background within civil & construction. You will benefit from a strong support team, and a healthy business mix of projects as part of a growing order book.

Key Responsibilities:

• Overseeing Project Management staff, ensuring smooth running of sites.
• Provide input to facilitate successful delivery of construction packages.
• Collaborate with clients and designers to understand project requirements and expectations.
• Work with project Managers to provide comprehensive project plans, including schedules, budgets, and resource allocation.
• Manage and negotiate contracts with subcontractors and vendors.
• Oversee project budgets with commercial and Project Management staff, and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Provide regular project updates to clients, addressing any concerns and ensuring satisfaction.
• Proactively identify and address potential project risks and develop mitigation strategies.
• Ensure timely completion of project milestones and final delivery.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Preferably a degree or equivalent in civil engineering, Construction Management, or a related field
• Preferably an Engineering background
• Knowledge of construction processes, methods, and materials.
• Excellent organisational and leadership skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal abilities.

Benefits:

• The opportunity to work on a range of challenging schemes in the Yorkshire and East Midlands areas.
• Competitive Salary
• Car allowance/ company vehicle
• Fuel Card
• Bonus scheme

Salary bandings are depending on previous, relevant experience and open to negotiation. To apply for the position, please submit a CV to Brad Burgin at Unite People via the relevant job website - or email .co. uk