Contracts Manager: Industrial & Commercial Refurbishment Lead

Harvey Jacob Ltd; Stevenage; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Harvey Jacob Ltd seeks a Contracts Manager to join our Hertfordshire team. You will oversee delivery of refurbishment schemes, manage multiple live projects up to GBP5M, mentor Site Managers, and maintain safety and quality across sites.

The role is office-based with weekly project visits to ensure on-time performance and client satisfaction. Reporting to the Operations Manager, you will also handle programme planning and, where appropriate, commercial tasks like valuations and variations.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Contracts Manager with a Main Contractor.
• Background in commercial/industrial refurbishment is essential.
• Proficient in MS Project or Asta Powerproject.
• Health and safety knowledge with CDM regulations.
• SMSTS, CSCS and First Aid certifications.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Take handover of schemes from Estimating and plan delivery.
• Manage up to three live projects concurrently valued to GBP5M.
• Lead, support and develop Site Managers across projects.
• Prepare and update programmes using MS Project or Asta Powerproject.
• Ensure quality, health and safety across all sites.
• Act as main contact for clients and build strong relationships.
• Oversee commercial aspects where appropriate (cost control, valuations, variations).
• Report progress, risks and performance to Operations Manager.

Skills

MS Project

Asta Powerproject

Site management

Contract management

Health & safety

CDM knowledge

SMSTS

CSCS

First Aid

Full UK driving licence

Tools

MS Project

Asta Powerproject

Job description

Harvey Jacob Ltd seeks a Contracts Manager to join our Hertfordshire team. You will oversee delivery of refurbishment schemes, manage multiple live projects up to GBP5M, mentor Site Managers, and maintain safety and quality across sites.

The role is office-based with weekly project visits to ensure on-time performance and client satisfaction. Reporting to the Operations Manager, you will also handle programme planning and, where appropriate, commercial tasks like valuations and variations.