Contracts Manager - Construction

Corecruitment; Oxford; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

An established client in property maintenance is seeking a Contracts Manager for decarbonisation projects in Oxford. This role involves leading retrofit projects, ensuring compliance with regulations, managing budgets, and maintaining client satisfaction. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in retrofit management and energy efficiency initiatives.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in managing retrofit or construction projects.
• Strong knowledge of retrofit standards and building regulations.
• SMSTS and CSCS Managers category qualifications are required.

Responsibilities

• Lead retrofit contracts ensuring compliance with client requirements and deadlines.
• Oversee energy-saving projects including insulation and heating system installations.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and welfare policies.

Skills

Project Management

Regulatory Compliance

Client Relationship Management

Energy Efficiency

Construction Methods Knowledge

IT Proficiency

Tools

Microsoft Office

AutoCAD

Power Project

Job description

Contracts Manager - Construction, Oxford

Client:

Corecruitment

Location:

Oxford, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

54fa06846bea

Job Views:

7

Posted:

16.07.2025

Expiry Date:

30.08.2025

Job Description:

The Role: Contracts Manager – Decarbonisation Projects

Location: Oxford
Salary: £50,000 plus car allowance, fuel card, and benefits

Sector: Construction and Maintenance

We are working with a well-established property maintenance client on an exciting opportunity for an experienced Contracts Manager to lead and deliver decarbonisation and retrofit projects in Oxford. The successful candidate will oversee energy-saving initiatives, ensuring compliance, quality, and client satisfaction from inception to completion.

Main Responsibilities

• Lead and manage retrofit contracts, ensuring projects meet client requirements, budgets, and deadlines.
• Prepare programmes of work and manage operational delivery within agreed budgets, objectives, and targets.
• Oversee energy-saving projects including insulation, low-carbon heating systems, window/door replacements, and ventilation improvements.
• Implement and ensure compliance with company health, safety, welfare, and employment policies and legislation.
• Ensure all contractual obligations are met and maintain excellent relationships with client representatives, residents, and stakeholders.
• Deliver retrofit solutions in line with client commitments and external funding requirements, including wall and loft insulation, window and door replacements, ventilation, draughtproofing, low/no carbon heating, lighting, and energy installations.
• Ensure ongoing compliance with relevant regulations (Electrical, Gas, Building Regulations, ECO, PAS2030/2035).
• Respond to client enquiries, issues, and requests within appropriate timescales.
• Conduct site inspections to monitor health and safety, quality of work, and productivity.
• Check and prepare site reports, designs, and drawings.
• Collaborate with commercial team members to manage costs, budgets, and profit, ensuring all reporting deadlines are met.

Knowledge & Experience

• Minimum 5 years’ experience managing retrofit, construction, or energy efficiency projects.
• Strong knowledge of retrofit standards (PAS2030/2035, ECO), building regulations, and energy-saving technologies.
• Site Management Safety Training Scheme (SMSTS).
• CSCS Managers category.
• Knowledge of Temporary Works Procedures.
• Ability to interpret drawings and specifications.
• Good commercial awareness and ability to identify contract variations.
• Excellent knowledge of construction methods, technology, and materials.
• Proficiency in IT applications (Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, Power Project).
• HSE recognised First Aid at Work qualification.
• Full driving licence.

To be considered, please send your CV to sheilacorecruitment.

You must be able to live and work in the UK without restriction.

To view all our vacancies, go to corecruitment.