Contracts Manager / General Manager

EA Associates; Woodbridge; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

EA Associates in Suffolk seeks an experienced General Manager to oversee day-to-day construction operations, reporting to the Managing Director.

The role covers client enquiries, pricing, programming, procurement, project delivery and final accounts, with Site Foremen supervising day-to-day on-site activity.

This hands-on position suits someone who can own the wider construction process and drive commercial and operational success across multiple projects.

Qualifications

• Experience as Contracts Manager, QS, or senior construction professional.
• Strong understanding of commercial and operational aspects of construction.
• Experience coordinating site teams across multiple projects.
• Ability to prepare estimates, quotations and project budgets.
• Knowledge of construction programming, procurement and contract administration.
• Strong commercial negotiation skills.
• Excellent client-facing communication and relationship management.
• Experience managing Site Foremen and subcontractors.
• Highly organised, proactive and able to work independently.
• Full UK driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing the day-to-day construction operations of the business.
• Managing multiple projects from initial enquiry through to completion.
• Acting as a key point of contact for clients and maintaining strong working relationships.
• Preparing estimates, quotations and pricing submissions for new projects.
• Producing and monitoring construction programmes.
• Overseeing Site Foremen and ensuring works progress in line with programme requirements.
• Managing subcontractor procurement, appointments and coordination.
• Monitoring project budgets, costs, variations and commercial performance.
• Supporting contract administration, valuations and final accounts.
• Liaising with suppliers, subcontractors and consultants.
• Ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently and to the required quality standards.
• Identifying and resolving operational and commercial issues.
• Working closely with the Managing Director on workload planning, resource allocation and wider business performance.

Skills

Contract management

Commercial awareness

Client relationship management

Site coordination

Procurement

Job description

The Client

Our client is a well-established construction contractor based in Suffolk, delivering a range of projects across the region.

With a strong reputation for quality workmanship, reliable delivery and long-standing client relationships, the business is looking to appoint an experienced General Manager to oversee its day-to-day construction operations.

This is a key appointment within the company, offering the opportunity to work directly alongside the Managing Director and take responsibility for the successful management and delivery of projects across the business.

The Role

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Contracts Manager, Quantity Surveyor or commercially minded construction professional looking to step into a broader general management position.

Working directly beneath the Managing Director, you will take responsibility for overseeing the company's workload, from initial client enquiries and pricing through to programming, procurement, project delivery and final account.

The role will involve managing multiple projects simultaneously, with experienced Site Foremen responsible for overseeing the day-to-day activities on individual sites.

The successful candidate will provide the link between clients, site teams, subcontractors and the Managing Director, ensuring that projects are properly planned, commercially controlled and delivered to the required standards.

This is a varied, hands-on management position that would suit someone who enjoys taking ownership of the wider construction process rather than focusing exclusively on either commercial or operational responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing the day-to-day construction operations of the business

• Managing multiple projects from initial enquiry through to completion

• Acting as a key point of contact for clients and maintaining strong working relationships

• Preparing estimates, quotations and pricing submissions for new projects

• Producing and monitoring construction programmes

• Overseeing Site Foremen and ensuring works progress in line with programme requirements

• Managing subcontractor procurement, appointments and coordination

• Monitoring project budgets, costs, variations and commercial performance

• Supporting contract administration, valuations and final accounts

• Liaising with suppliers, subcontractors and consultants

• Ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently and to the required quality standards

• Identifying and resolving operational and commercial issues

• Working closely with the Managing Director on workload planning, resource allocation and wider business performance

Qualifications & Experience

• Previous experience as a Contracts Manager, Quantity Surveyor, Commercial Manager or similar senior construction professional

• Strong understanding of both the commercial and operational aspects of construction

• Experience managing multiple projects and coordinating site teams

• Ability to prepare estimates, quotations and project budgets

• Good understanding of construction programming, procurement and contract administration

• Strong commercial awareness and negotiation skills

• Excellent client-facing communication and relationship management abilities

• Confident managing Site Foremen, subcontractors and wider project teams

• Highly organised, proactive and capable of working independently

• Full UK driving licence required