Contracts Manager - Automation Projects

Premier Technical Recruitment; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in automation solutions is seeking a Contracts Manager to oversee projects and ensure quality delivery. The role involves budget management, client communication, and compliance with health & safety regulations. Ideal candidates should have relevant certifications and experience in the construction industry.

Benefits

Car

Benefits

Career Progression Opportunities

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of successful construction industry experience.
• Strong commercial acumen and budget management skills.

Responsibilities

• Managing quality assurance protocols and project budgets.
• Coordinating site activities related to health & safety.
• Developing CDM legal documents with support from Site Manager.

Skills

Budget Management

Project Management

Conflict Resolution

Education

NEBOSH Certificate Level 3

Job description

Contracts Manager - Automation Projects

Birmingham, West Midlands (UK Wide coverage)

c 55k - 60k neg dep exp + car + benefits

Our Birmingham-based client specializes in providing bespoke automation and materials handling solutions to major UK companies. Due to ongoing success and strategic expansion, they are seeking a dynamic, self-motivated Contracts Manager - Automation Projects to join their established project team.

The successful candidate will maintain communication with site managers, staff, and clients to ensure smooth operations and consistent service delivery. Responsibilities include managing quality assurance protocols, ensuring projects are on time and within budget, overseeing client-facing deliverables, and expanding the client portfolio by identifying new service opportunities and engaging industry providers.

Essential knowledge of the CDM Regulations 2015 is required. Core responsibilities include:

1. Developing initial budget estimates for potential Principal Contractor projects, including inclusions, exclusions, and assumptions, in line with legislation.
2. Managing projects from a Principal Contractor perspective, including budget management, client update meetings, site visits, and weekly meetings via Teams or on-site.
3. Coordinating site activities related to health & safety, balancing contractor and client needs, while project commercial matters are handled separately.
4. Developing CDM legal documents such as the Construction Phase H&S Plan, TMPs, and Fire Safety Plans with support from the Site Manager.
5. Ensuring project scope and deliverables match agreements, managing budgets, and controlling scope creep.
6. Managing suppliers and labor contracts throughout projects.
7. Collecting and distributing H&S File Information and O&M Manuals at project completion.

Additional duties may include acting as a resource for construction H&S within a sister division.

Ideal candidates will hold NEBOSH Certificate Level 3 (General or Construction), be SMSTS trained, and a member of APS, with at least 3 years of successful construction industry experience. Strong commercial acumen, budget management skills, conflict resolution, and project management expertise are essential.

In return, a competitive salary, benefits, and opportunities for career progression are offered. For more information, contact the Projects Team at Premier Technical Recruitment or send your CV in confidence.