Contracts Manager

CLC Group Limited; Watford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in property maintenance is seeking a Contracts Manager to oversee a variety of contracts, ensuring timely and quality delivery. This role offers the chance to work on significant projects while fostering strong client relationships and maintaining health and safety standards. With ambitious growth plans, the company provides a dynamic environment where your contributions will directly impact its expansion. Enjoy generous benefits including annual leave, a company car allowance, and private healthcare after probation. If you have a strong background in contract management and a passion for excellence, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays

Company car allowance

Company Sick Pay

Life Insurance

Private Healthcare (upon successful completion of probation)

Bonus scheme (eligible after 1 year's service)

Qualifications

• Extensive experience as a Contracts Manager/Project Manager on projects up to £3m.
• Proficient in contract administration, planning, estimating, and health & safety.

Responsibilities

• Oversee management and delivery of contracts up to £3m.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget.

Skills

Project Management

Contract Administration

Health & Safety Compliance

Microsoft Office

Client Relationship Management

Education

City and Guilds qualification in a construction trade

Job description

CLC is one of the UK’s leading property maintenance and refurbishment groups with a turnover of c.£250m, around 1,000 employees, and a national presence serving sectors such as social housing, defence, hotel and leisure, healthcare, education, and more.

CLC has grown significantly over the last few years and has ambitious growth plans to double in size in the next 4 years.

To support our continued growth, we are looking for a Contracts Manager to join our team.

Key Roles And Responsibilities

As the Contracts Manager, your responsibilities will include:

• Oversee the management and delivery on a number of contracts, both new work and refurbishment, up to the value of £3m
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to required quality and standards
• Attend regular meetings and site visits
• Assist in the coordination, preparation, processing, and selection of estimates, bids, and tenders
• Preparation of monthly applications for payment and costing of variations
• Assist in the selection of site team and suitable contractors
• Ensure all necessary contract documentation and reports are accurate and produced on time
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships
• Ensure H&S compliance is met within designated contacts

Person Specification

To excel in this role, you should possess the following qualifications, experience, and attributes:

• Previous experience in a similar role
• Extensive experience working as a Contracts Manager/Project Manager on projects up to £3m
• Experience in contract administration, planning, estimating, tender processes, health & safety, and staff management
• Ability to build good working relationships and work to tight deadlines
• Proficient in Microsoft Office packages
• Experience delivering planned works within occupied environments
• City and Guilds qualification in a construction trade (advantageous)
• Commercial awareness of project progression
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Flexibility to run refurbishment works, cyclical redecoration, and kitchen and bathroom projects

What We Can Offer

• 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
• Company car allowance
• Company Sick Pay
• Life Insurance
• Private Healthcare (upon successful completion of probation)
• Bonus scheme (eligible after 1 year's service)

An Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Services check will be carried out.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sectors of the community.