Contracts Manager Bancon Homes

Deeside Timberframe Ltd; Scotland; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical benefits

34 days holidays

Profit share bonus scheme

Pension

Death in service benefit

Discount scheme

Enhanced family friendly policies

Job summary

Deeside Timberframe Ltd is seeking an experienced Contracts Manager to oversee diverse construction projects in the UK. You will lead construction teams and ensure high-quality delivery while managing project costs and fostering relationships with clients.

The ideal candidate will possess essential SMSTS, First Aid, and CSCS certifications, along with housebuilding site management experience. Benefits include a competitive salary, medical coverage, and generous holiday allowance.

Qualifications

• Mandatory qualifications include SMSTS, First Aid at Work, and Managerial CSCS card.
• Previous housebuilding site management experience is essential.
• Up-to-date relevant knowledge of health and safety legislation and NHBC requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead construction teams across diverse company projects.
• Provide contract progress reports to upper management.
• Manage project costs and assist the commercial team.

Skills

Leadership skills

Organizational skills

Commercial awareness

Health and safety knowledge

Education

SMSTS certification

First Aid at Work certification

Managerial CSCS card

Job description

About us:

The Bancon Group is proud to be one of Scotland’s leading housebuilding and construction businesses, with its headquarters in Aberdeenshire and operations across the UK. Comprising Bancon Homes, Bancon Construction, and Deeside Timberframe, the Group brings together over 50 years of expertise and a strong reputation for quality, reliability, and partnership. We deliver a diverse range of projects for both private and public sector clients, making us a trusted name in the industry.

Overview:

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Contracts Manager to lead construction teams across diverse company projects, driving high-quality delivery and operational excellence. You will work alongside Group Directors to support business needs, while motivating and supporting teams under CM control to perform at their best and contribute to the achievement of wider group objectives

Role:

• Uphold the corporate image of the company at all times.
• Continually develop relationships with clients/architects to project a professional image and foster an honest and trusting working relationship with them all. Create a climate to facilitate the opportunity for repeat business.
• Promote and instil best Health and Safety practice to the site teams under the control of the CD.
• Improve the company’s image and overall performance by achieving the required standard, meeting or bettering the works programme and carry out the works within the contract budget.
• Provide contract progress reports to the Construction Director, Managing Director and commercial department on a weekly basis.
• Monitor and control project cost in tandem with the commercial and project team and actively assist the commercial team in CVR and end life forecasts.
• Effectively Manage the construction team for projects under the control of the CM.
• Create the Construction programme in tandem with the construction team.
• Ensure contractual actions and notices are taken at the appropriate time to protect the company position.
• Actively enforce the use of all required documentation by the project teams under the control of the CM.
• Manage the defects period and achieve MGDC within 3 months from end of defects liability period.
• Assist in pre-tender appraisals and submissions where required.

Qualifications and experience required:

• Mandatory qualifications: SMSTS, First Aid at Work and Managerial CSCS card.
• Preferrable qualifications: Scaffold Awareness and Temporary Works Supervisor.
• Previous housebuilding site management experience is essential.
• Up-to-date relevant knowledge of health and safety legislation and NHBC requirements.
• Commercial awareness.
• Excellent organisational and leadership skills.
• Current and valid UK driving licence.

Our benefits and employment offerings:

• Competitive salary.
• Medical benefits.
• 34 days holidays (or pro rata).
• Profit share bonus scheme.
• Pension.
• Death in service benefit.
• Discount scheme.
• Enhanced family friendly policies.

The Bancon Group is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates and are committed to fair and inclusive recruitment practices. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.