Contracts Manager Formwork

Kenton Black; Cranfield; On-site; GBP 68,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established construction firm is seeking a Contracts Manager with experience in concrete formwork systems to manage multiple projects. The role offers competitive salary and package, flexibility, and the opportunity to oversee significant construction projects. Ideal candidates will have a background in project or site management and must excel in client relationship management. Responsibilities include ensuring compliance with safety and budget standards, planning, and collaborating with various stakeholders.

Benefits

Vehicle package

Holidays

Pension

Qualifications

• Experience with concrete formwork systems.
• Ability to manage site teams and subcontractors.
• Strong communication skills with clients and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Manage 3-4 overlapping projects through site teams.
• Ensure compliance with structural, safety, and budget requirements.
• Review technical drawings and optimize material use.
• Work closely with directors and clients during project stages.

Skills

Project Management

Budgeting

Client Relationship Management

Health & Safety Management

Job description

Overview

Contracts Manager - Formwork Background

Salary: Circa £80k p.a Plus package (to suit experience)

Location: Northamptonshire + 1.5hours

Projects Information

• Valued between £50k and £2.5million (formwork only)
• Typically, around the £1.5million level
• Bridges, Retaining Walls, Complex Foundations, Renewable Energy Projects - Large Concrete Bases and Plinths & Residential Groundworks packages.

Contractor

• Northamptonshire based, very well established, big order book, lots of blue chip clients.

Rewards

• Salary estimated around £80,000 + package depending on experience
• Flexibility & ownership of work
• Project Control & Client Relationship Management
• ££ Salary to suit along with vehicle package, holidays, pension etc

Key Responsibilities & Duties

• Running 3-4 projects (overlapping at any time), managing through established site teams
• Overseeing and executing concrete formwork systems, ensuring structural, safety, and budgetary compliance on sites.
• Managing the site teams, any subcontractors, and resources to meet schedules for client needs.
• Responsibilities include reviewing technical drawings, managing health & safety, and optimizing materials.
• Reviewing and planning formwork systems (wall, slab, climbing forms)
• Budgeting with the QS and Estimator
• Programming
• Working closely with the Directors, clients and stakeholders.

Contracts Manager required to join the business long ter, this Contracts Manager post may be ideal for a Project Manager or Site Manager looking to take a step up into this type of role. Apply now for more details