Contracts Manager – Construction

Mitchell Maguire; Burscough; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car allowance

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Mitchell Maguire is seeking a Contracts Manager – Construction to oversee a high-quality range of new build and refurbishment projects across industrial, residential and commercial sectors. You will plan programmes, manage procurement and ensure compliance with contractual obligations.

Based in Lancashire with coverage across the North West, the role involves coordinating site and project teams, monitoring progress and budgets, and managing subcontractor performance.

Qualifications

• Contracts management experience in construction industry (on-site and office)
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Strong teamwork and problem-solving on site
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite
• Organised and hardworking, with high attention to detail

Responsibilities

• Oversee a broad range of new build and refurbishment projects across industrial, commercial and residential sectors
• Plan and programme projects to meet detailed schedules and contractual requirements
• Manage procurement and material reconciliation to ensure best value
• Brief and support site/project teams on contractual obligations
• Carry out weekly reviews of progress, budgets, resources and forward planning
• Coordinate permanent and temporary staff and subcontractors to meet project needs
• Oversee projects up to £20m in value (typical £8m)

Skills

Contracts management

Communication

Teamwork

Hardworking

Organization

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Contracts Manager – Construction

Job Title: Contracts Manager – Industrial, Residential & Commercial Construction

Job reference Number: 847697-6582-26244

Industry Sector: Contracts Manager, CM, Construction, New Build, Refurbishment, Warehouses, Distribution, Retail, Drainage, M&E, Roofing, Brickwork, Concrete, Flooring, Cladding, Facades, Building Works, Structural, Steel, Dry lining, External Works, Design & Build, D&B, Fit-Out, Retrofit, Civil, Residential, Commercial, Industrial

Office Based: Lancashire (Covering projects across the North West)

Remuneration: £55,000 – £65,000neg + Company car allowance

Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package

The role of the Contracts Manager – Construction will involve:

• Contracts Manager overseeing a high-quality range of broad new build and refurbishment projects, covering industrial, commercial, civil and residential sectors (works can but not limited to; structural works, building envelope systems, flooring, M&E and drainage)
• Planning and programming projects to meet detailed schedules and contractual requirements
• Managing procurement and material reconciliation to ensure best value and prevent delays
• Briefing and supporting site/project teams to ensure full understanding of contractual obligations
• Carrying out weekly reviews of progress, budgets, resources, and forward planning
• Coordinating permanent and temporary staff in line with project and contractual needs
• Managing subcontractor performance, ensuring compliance with contractual terms and company procedures
• Oversee projects up to £20m in value (typically £8m)

The ideal applicant will be a Contracts Manager – Construction with:

• Must have Contracts Management experience within the construction sector
• Highly advantageous to come from a Tier-1 or Main contractor
• An ideal candidate will possess experience dealing with a range of new-build and refurbishment contracts
• Excellent communication skills across all levels both written and verbal
• Must be a great team player
• Must be a hard worker that's ready to get stuck in
• High levels of organisation
• Confident individual that can deal with any problems that occur on site
• Computer Literate (Microsoft Office)