Contracts Manager in IP1, Ipswich, Suffolk

Energy Jobline CVL; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable construction firm is looking for an experienced Contracts Manager in Ipswich. The role involves leading a delivery team, managing project risks, and ensuring quality compliance on site. Candidates should have a strong background in project management and relevant certifications like SMSTS, First Aid, and CSCS. The position offers a competitive salary of £85,000.00-£90,000.00 per year and requires in-person work.

Qualifications

• Ability to control site expenditure and ensure variations are identified.
• Strong understanding of risks and how to manage them.
• Ability to develop and implement a site Health and Safety Plan.

Responsibilities

• Lead the project delivery team and act as the primary point of contact.
• Develop positive relationships with clients and the supply chain.
• Assist in the bidding processes for future projects.

Skills

Strong project management skills

Excellent IT skills

Effective communication

Strong leadership abilities

Education

SMSTS, First Aid and CSCS

Previous experience in a similar role

Tools

ASTA software

Job description

Job Overview

Our client is a well established building contractor based out of Ipswich, Suffolk. They are looking for an experienced Contracts Manager to join their team. The successful candidate will ideally be based within their operating area of East Anglia, working across their sites and out of their Head Office in Ipswich.

Responsibilities

• Well-presented and distinguishable team leader, who represents the Company as the primary point of contact for the project.
• Lead by example – demonstrate a strong work ethic that permeates through the delivery teams.
• A strong commitment to the business and its personal approach to contracting.
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with our clients and supply-chain.
• Highly self-motivated with a positive can‑do approach to drive the project to a successful completion.
• Strong project management skills – experience of leading a construction team in the delivery of an outstanding service and quality projects, whilst working to tight deadlines.
• Excellent IT skills.
• Communicates effectively.
• Ability to lead our delivery team, mentor junior colleagues and report to Directors on key project issues.
• Experience of devising plans for successful, safe and economical delivery of the works.
• Assist our Pre‑Contract Department with current bids and contribute to securing future projects.

Requirements

• SMSTS, First Aid and CSCS.
• Previous experience in a similar role.
• Ability to control the progression of the works and produce construction programmes using ASTA software, accounting for project and market constraints.
• Ability to understand and work within budgets – control site expenditure and ensure variations are identified and instructed.
• A strong understanding of risk – capture, manage and mitigate risk throughout the project.
• Ability to understand and follow drawings and specifications for the works.
• Ensure excellent quality assurance plans are developed and maintained by our delivery managers and supply‑chain.
• Good knowledge of current Health & Safety law and practices.
• Ability to develop and implement a site Health and Safety Plan and manage all onsite activities.
• Ability to monitor and report on the advancement of the works and develop mitigation measures in the event of project delays.

Job Types

Full-time, Permanent

Pay

£85,000.00-£90,000.00 per year

Work Location

In person