Contracts Manager

CLARKSON PLC; Swansea; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Clarkson Owens Recruitment is seeking an experienced Contracts Manager to oversee a portfolio of retail construction projects across Wales and the South East of England. You will guide projects from pre-construction through to handover, coordinating with contractors, consultants and key stakeholders.

The role requires commercially aware, delivery-focused leadership with a track record in retail builds, refurbishments and fast-track programmes.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering retail construction, refurbishments, fit-outs and fast-track programmes.
• Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously across regions.
• Strong understanding of construction programming, quality assurance and commercial management.

Responsibilities

• Oversee delivery of multiple retail construction projects across Wales and South East England.
• Lead site progress meetings and manage project risks with recovery plans.
• Ensure projects are completed safely, on programme and to a high standard.

Skills

Contract management

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Risk management

Communication

Education

SMSTS certification

CSCS accreditation

Relevant construction qualification

Tools

JCT contracts

NEC contracts

Job description

Clarkson Owens Recruitment is working with an established construction organisation seeking an experienced Contracts Manager to oversee the delivery of a portfolio of retail construction projects across the Wales & South East England areas. This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially aware, delivery-focused Contracts Manager with experience in retail new builds, refurbishments, fit-outs and fast-track programmes. The successful candidate will take responsibility for projects from pre-construction and mobilisation through to practical completion and handover, working closely with contractors, consultants and key stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the successful delivery of multiple retail construction projects., Lead site progress meetings, manage project risks and implement recovery plans where required. Proven Construction Management experience within retail construction, refurbishment or fit-out.
• Experience delivering multiple projects or retail roll-out programmes.
• Strong understanding of construction programming, logistics, quality assurance and commercial management.
• Experience managing contractors and multidisciplinary project teams.
• Excellent communication, leadership and stakeholder management skills.
• Knowledge of JCT and/or NEC contracts would be advantageous.
• Relevant construction qualification, SMSTS and CSCS accreditation desirable.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to project locations. The Opportunity The position offers the opportunity to play a key role in delivering a varied portfolio of retail capital projects, working within a professional construction management environment. The role will suit an experienced Contracts Manager who enjoys taking ownership of project delivery, managing multiple stakeholders and ensuring projects are completed safely, on programme and to a high standard