Contracts Manager, Glazing & Facades | Company Car

Avolon M&E; Brighton; On-site; GBP 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car

28 days holiday incl bank holidays + 1

Birthday off

Job summary

Avolon M&E is seeking a Contracts Manager to lead glazing and fenestration projects across the South East. Based at Brighton Head Office, you will own contracts from win to completion, managing programmes, client relationships, supply chain and commercial performance.

You will monitor budgets, price variations, and ensure timely RAMS and site reporting, while reporting to directors on performance and position. This permanent role offers a competitive package with a company car.

Qualifications

• Experience as Contracts Manager within commercial construction glazing or fenestration.
• Proven track record of managing multiple contracts to programme and budget.
• Experience working on framework contracts, housing association or local authority programmes — highly desirable.
• Commercially sharp — able to manage budgets, identify variations and protect margin.
• Meticulous and highly organised — this role demands exceptional attention to detail.
• A self-starter who takes ownership and does not need to be micromanaged.
• Excellent communicator — confident with clients, install teams and supply chain alike.
• Full UK driving licence — essential
• CSCS card — essential
• SMSTS or equivalent — desirable

Responsibilities

• Own the full lifecycle of your contracts — programme, procurement, installation management, snagging and completion
• Act as the primary point of contact for clients on all operational and commercial matters
• Manage and coordinate installation teams, subcontractors and supply chain
• Monitor programme and budget performance across all live jobs — flag risks early and resolve them
• Ensure all variations are identified, priced, approved and captured on time
• Provide accurate data for applications for payment
• Maintain accurate, up-to-date records on our project management system
• Produce and issue RAMS, pre-start documentation and site reporting
• Report directly to the directors on programme performance and commercial position

Skills

Glazing/Fenestration

Contract management

Budget management

Client communication

Driving licence

CSCS

SMSTS (Desirable)

Job description

Avolon M&E is seeking a Contracts Manager to lead glazing and fenestration projects across the South East. Based at Brighton Head Office, you will own contracts from win to completion, managing programmes, client relationships, supply chain and commercial performance.

You will monitor budgets, price variations, and ensure timely RAMS and site reporting, while reporting to directors on performance and position. This permanent role offers a competitive package with a company car.