Contracts Manager

Speller Metcalfe Ltd; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company seeks a Contracts Manager to oversee project performance in the Midlands. The role involves managing multiple projects, ensuring compliance with health and safety standards, and fostering client relationships. Candidates should have at least 10 years of experience and a proven track record in managing significant projects.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Increasing holiday benefits

Access to private healthcare

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years industry experience.
• Experience managing multiple projects in commercial, healthcare, and educational settings.
• Familiar with NEC & JCT projects.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage construction phase Health & Safety plans.
• Conduct site visits to monitor quality and safety standards.
• Prepare and manage Project Execution Plans alongside the Commercial Manager.

Skills

Project Management

Health & Safety Compliance

Client Relationship Management

Job description

Work location: Midlands (Malvern office)

Division: Small Works

Reporting to: Operations Manager

Type:Full time

Who we are

Speller Metcalfe is on a mission… and it’s a simple one. We want to build a sustainable company at the forefront of construction – one that is built with a people-first approach in mind.

As a family business with over 30 years’ experience under our belts, our focus is not just getting you through the door, but developing your skills to support a long-term career with us. We’re proud of our high levels of staff retention and with staff at the very heart of our company, you’re never just a cog in the machine, but someone who can truly have an impact on how we do business.

Our background

Established in 1995 by Steve Speller and Andy Metcalfe, their vision was to develop a business at the cutting edge of construction, built upon an ethos of family values which are reflected in everything we do.

Now one of the UK’s leading regional contractors, we predominantly work across the Midlands and South West regions. With offices in Malvern and Wolverhampton, we deliver a range of public and private sector projects from £250k up to £30 million across a numbers of fields including education, healthcare, residential and leisure.

The job

The Contracts Manager is responsible for the overall performance of each of the projects under their control in respect of time, cost and quality. Reporting to the Operations Manager, the role oversees the project delivery and overall performance of allocated projects in conjunction with the relevant Project Manager and working hand-in-hand with the Commercial Manager.

Main role and responsibilities:

• Develop and manage construction phase Health & Safety (H&S) plans in coordination with the H&S Manager, ensuring all project documentation is complete and compliant before site commencement.
• Conduct regular site visits to monitor quality, safety, and welfare standards, ensuring all incidents, accidents, and near misses are promptly reported.
• Identify resource requirements early, manage scheduling and allocation effectively, and maintain project progress through structured meetings with design teams and subcontractors.
• Lead Project Progress Meetings with comprehensive updates, focusing on cost control and commercial value by attending monthly CVR and Project Review Meetings.
• Oversee design development on Design & Build (D&B) projects, ensuring planning conditions are met, Building Control is established, and RFI schedules are maintained.
• Prepare and manage Project Execution Plans (PEP) alongside the Commercial Manager, assess operational and commercial risks, and monitor procurement schedules, programmes, and environmental plans.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and meet high-quality standards, striving for zero defects through regular spot checks and adherence to specifications.
• Report significant risks to the Operational Manager and Divisional Lead, aligning strategies before communicating plans to the Delivery Team.
• Manage strong client relationships, chair collaborative planning workshops, and coach teams on best practices for project execution.
• Ensure post-completion processes are managed smoothly, including annual PDRs for staff, and promote a culture of continuous improvement and innovation.

Who are we looking for?

To be successful in this role you will bring your enthusiasm and determination as well as:

• A minimum of 10 years industry experience.
• Be capable of Contracts Managing multiple projects simultaneously across a variety of commercial, healthcare and educational settings.
• Experience of working on NEC & JCT projects including design and build
• Capable of managing projects up to £7m.

What’s in it for you?

As well as a competitive salary, increasing holiday benefits and access to private healthcare, we offer a number of other benefits for our staff.

Sound interesting?

Through our commitment to diversity, inclusion and belonging and by living our values, we’ve created a culture where everyone feels welcome to contribute. Our mission has always been to encourage, develop and combine the individual talents of our staff, and we welcome and encourage staff from all backgrounds and abilities.

We’re also committed to providing an accessible recruitment process, so if you require reasonable adjustments at any stage during our recruitment process please get in touch and let us know.

If you don’t meet all the criteria, but are still interested in joining us, email us your CV anyway! It’s always good to hear from people who can bring their enthusiasm and desire to learn to our team.