Contracts Manager

Connolly LTD; Wigan; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Connolly LTD is seeking an experienced Contracts Manager to oversee a portfolio of refurbishment and planned maintenance projects from inception through to completion, ensuring safety, on-time delivery, budget adherence and the highest quality standards across multiple sites.

You will collaborate with operational teams, clients, subcontractors and stakeholders, leading contract administration, programme delivery and value-for-money performance.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a Contracts Manager role within the construction, refurbishment or social housing sector.
• Strong understanding of construction project delivery, contract administration and programme management.
• Experience managing budgets, project resources, subcontractors and supply chains.
• Knowledge of CDM Regulations and construction Health & Safety requirements.
• Excellent communication, leadership and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
• Experience working closely with clients, consultants and operational teams.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple refurbishment and planned maintenance projects from pre-construction through to completion.
• Act as the primary point of contact for clients and key stakeholders.
• Lead project planning, procurement, programme delivery and resource allocation.
• Manage site teams, subcontractors and supply chain partners to ensure successful project delivery.
• Monitor project performance against programme, budget, quality and safety objectives.
• Ensure compliance with company procedures, contractual requirements and relevant legislation.
• Manage project risks, variations, instructions and change control processes.
• Support commercial performance through effective cost control and resource management.
• Conduct regular site visits and attend client, progress and performance meetings.
• Review and authorise subcontractor and operative productivity.
• Work closely with Quantity Surveyors, Site Managers and SHEQ teams to drive quality and safety standards.
• Prepare and present project and programme updates to clients and senior management.
• Support, mentor and develop Assistant Contracts Managers and operational teams.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Maintain a level of professionalism in your work ethic at all times.

Skills

Contract management

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Communication

Programme management

Budget management

Risk management

Education

Construction-related qualification (desirable)

Tools

Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

A bit about the role …

We are currently looking for an experienced Contracts Manager to join our team. You will be responsible for managing a portfolio of refurbishment and planned works projects from inception through to completion, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget and to the highest quality standards.

Working closely with operational teams, clients, subcontractors and stakeholders, you will play a key role in contract management, programme delivery, commercial performance and customer satisfaction across multiple projects.

A bit about us …

Connolly is a leading construction refurbishment and development company, with family values at our core. We don't just refurbish homes, we create communities and we're committed to making positive change for people.

We operate within the social housing sector, providing holistic housing services to local authorities and housing associations throughout the Northwest, North Wales and West Yorkshire.

What you will be responsible for…

• Managing multiple refurbishment and planned maintenance projects from pre-construction through to completion
• Acting as the primary point of contact for clients and key stakeholders
• Leading project planning, procurement, programme delivery and resource allocation
• Managing site teams, subcontractors and supply chain partners to ensure successful project delivery
• Monitoring project performance against programme, budget, quality and safety objectives
• Ensuring compliance with company procedures, contractual requirements and relevant legislation
• Managing project risks, variations, instructions and change control processes
• Supporting commercial performance through effective cost control and resource management
• Conducting regular site visits and attending client, progress and performance meetings
• Reviewing and authorising subcontractor and operative productivity
• Working closely with Quantity Surveyors, Site Managers and SHEQ teams to drive quality and safety standards
• Preparing and presenting project and programme updates to clients and senior management
• Supporting, mentoring and developing Assistant Contracts Managers and operational teams
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships and identifying opportunities for continuous improvement
• Maintaining a level of professionalism in your work ethic at all times

What we'd like from you…

• Proven experience in a Contracts Manager role within the construction, refurbishment or social housing sector
• Strong understanding of construction project delivery, contract administration and programme management
• Experience managing budgets, project resources, subcontractors and supply chains
• Knowledge of CDM Regulations and construction Health & Safety requirements
• Excellent communication, leadership and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously
• Experience working closely with clients, consultants and operational teams
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
• Relevant construction-related qualification (desirable)
• Full UK driving licence

Package

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, with remuneration dependent on experience and qualifications. Further details will be discussed during the recruitment process.

We are an Equal Opportunities employer. No applicant will be excluded on the grounds of sex, gender reassignment, pregnancy, maternity, race, marital status, disability, age, religion, belief or sexual orientation