Contracts Manager - Construction

ZipRecruiter; North East; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional contractor in the UK is seeking an experienced Contracts Manager to oversee new build projects up to £10 million. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills, oversee live projects, manage stakeholders, and ensure projects are completed on time and within budget. The role requires certifications in SMSTS and CSCS at manager level. Competitive compensation offered.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing construction projects up to £10 million.
• Ability to lead teams and manage stakeholders effectively.
• Proven track record in delivering projects on time and within budget.

Responsibilities

• Oversee new build projects across various sectors.
• Steer tender strategy and monitor costs and KPIs.
• Liaise with clients and manage subcontractors to meet targets.

Skills

Strong leadership and communication skills

Detail-oriented and deadline-driven

Solid grasp of production processes

Education

SMSTS and CSCS (Manager level)

Job description

Overview

Contracts Manager - Construction. We are recruiting for an exceptional Regional Contractor who are looking to strengthen their Senior Leadership Team with the recruitment of an experienced, client focused Contracts Manager to oversee new build projects up to £10 million across the industrial, commercial, retail and public sector space.

Responsibilities

• Be pivotal across live projects, steering everything from tender strategy to snagging.
• Lead teams, manage stakeholders, and keep schemes to plan and budget
• Work with estimators to shape tender strategies and logistics
• Deliver monthly project updates to senior leadership
• Be the face of the business on-site, liaising with clients and stakeholders
• Lead DTMs and weekly progress reviews
• Monitor costs, margins, and KPIs
• Identify value engineering opportunities
• Champion health and safety across all sites
• Manage labour, subcontractors, and suppliers to hit programme targets
• Coordinate with buyers and planners to keep materials and plant flowing
• Flag delays early and work with internal teams to keep things on track
• Record site instructions and maintain documentation
• Attend cost/value meetings and contribute to commercial strategy
• Oversee snagging and close-out with precision

Skills and Qualifications

• SMSTS and CSCS (Manager level)
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Detail-oriented and deadline-driven
• Solid grasp of production processes

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