Contracts Manager -Planned Works

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Contracts Manager to oversee the management and delivery of multiple contracts in London. This role involves ensuring that projects meet safety, time, cost, and quality targets while fostering strong relationships with clients and stakeholders. The ideal candidate will possess a Level 6 qualification and experience in contract management across diverse geographical locations. Join a dynamic team focused on creating sustainable infrastructure and improving living spaces, where your leadership will drive success and innovation in the construction sector.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum Level 6 qualification (NVQ) and/or relevant professional membership.
• Experience in delivering multiple contracts across various locations.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple contracts ensuring safety, quality, and customer satisfaction.
• Lead teams and maintain strong client relationships for effective contract delivery.

Skills

Contract Management

Leadership

Quality Management

Resource Allocation

Health and Safety Management

Education

Level 6 qualification (NVQ)

MCIOB/MICE membership

Construction related degree

Tools

Document Management System

Job description

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Contracts Manager - Planned Works, London

Client:

United Living Group

Location:

London, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

995c69fe7817

Job Views:

118

Posted:

11.04.2025

Expiry Date:

26.05.2025

Job Description:

Company Description

United Living is a leading infrastructure, construction, and property services company in the UK. We help our customers and the communities they serve benefit from resilient infrastructure, affordable homes, and improved living spaces that are fit for the future. Our mission is to be the partner and employer of choice for designing, building, maintaining, and connecting communities and critical infrastructure, to create a more sustainable and inclusive society.

United Living Group is comprised of four complementary businesses, all dedicated to realising our vision of creating a connected, sustainable future:

Property Services – We revitalise homes and communities through the regeneration of living spaces, breathing new life into neighbourhoods.

Infrastructure Services – Our team of infrastructure specialists design, build and maintain critical energy and water infrastructure.

New Homes - As experienced and specialist new build housing contractors, we create homes and regenerate areas with communities in mind.

Connected - We connect people through fixed-line and wireless telecom infrastructure.

Job Description

As a contracts manager you will ensure the effective management and delivery of multiple contracts, ensuring programme requirements are met whilst working in line with both Company and regional objectives and achieving the client and customer aspirations and expectations.

To manage contracts to achieve targets in respect of safety, time, cost, quality and customer satisfaction. Specific Responsibilities:

1. Accountable for the successful management of contracts, attending pre-contract meetings, devising a strategic programme of works at the start of the contract and continually monitoring progress.
2. Responsible for the design, quality management, resource planning, defects management and out of hours working.
3. Manage the Company’s obligations and rights under the terms of the contracts.
4. Act as a visibly strong leader of HSQ&E, promoting high standards of health and safety and environmental management.
5. Ensure that all HSQ&E activity and reporting is accurate and legally compliant.
6. Ensure that contracts are adequately staffed and managed effectively.
7. Actively support the Business Unit Director and the Operations Manager in the management of areas of opportunity and risk.
8. Monitor that the induction process is being followed in line with the United Way of working for all employees on site.
9. Ensure that the United Way of working contract delivery processes are complied with.
10. Support the Bid Team work winning activity.
11. Develop and establish excellent working relationships through effective communication with Clients and Stakeholders.
12. Responsible for the delivery of client strategies and ensuring the Company is achieving KPIs.
13. Lead all of the People responsibilities for the team including undertaking and monitoring the completion of Performance & Development Reviews.
14. Manage all employee related matters, liaising with People Services as necessary.
15. Ensure robust contract and delivery programmes are produced.
16. Provide up to date and accurate reports on the Contract progress.
17. Responsible for ensuring strong working relationships are maintained on the Contract.
18. Contribute fully to the development and implementation of Company policies and procedures.
19. Marketing the business with existing and new clients.
20. Ensure robust processes to minimise defects during and after construction.
21. Any other duties reasonably assigned.

Qualifications

The contracts manager will ideally have:

1. Minimum relevant Level 6 qualification (NVQ) and/or relevant membership of professional body (MCIOB/MICE) and/or construction related degree.
2. Demonstrable experience of delivering multiple contracts across a variety of geographical locations.
3. Experience and knowledge of Quality Management systems and processes.
4. Ability to plan and coordinate effective resource allocation.
5. Ability to lead large high performing multiple disciplined teams.
6. Knowledge of document management system.

Additional Information

If you are a Contracts Manager seeking a dynamic and diverse work environment, we are offering:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for career progression aligned with the company’s growth.

How to Apply:

If you're ready to be part of our expanding team and contribute to our success, apply today for immediate consideration.

As a business United Living prefer to hire directly and we will be in touch with our PSL Agencies if we require support. We do not accept speculative CVs from agencies.