Contracts Manager — Refurb & Adaptations Lead

Henley Chase Limited; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Henley Chase Limited is seeking an experienced Contracts Manager to oversee refurbishment and adaptations in Birmingham. The role involves managing ~100 live projects from inception through to completion, coordinating subcontractors and ensuring programmes, budgets and safety requirements are met.

Immediate start with a hands-on approach is preferred for complex domestic projects. Ideal candidates will have strong background in housing refurbishment or adaptations, with a track record in

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Contracts Manager, Project Manager or similar construction management role.
• Strong refurbishment and small works experience.
• Experience managing subcontractors.
• Confident dealing with problems and making decisions on site.
• Strong understanding of health & safety requirements.
• Excellent IT and computer skills.
• Experience managing variations and project costs.
• Highly organised with the ability to manage a large number of live projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple live refurbishment and adaptation projects from inception to completion.
• Act as the main point of contact between subcontractors and the client.
• Coordinate and manage subcontractors throughout project delivery.
• Attend sites and resolve practical and technical problems as they arise.
• Manage bathroom refits, extensions, internal alterations and general refurbishment works.
• Process and manage project variations.
• Monitor programme, quality, costs and delivery.
• Ensure projects are delivered in accordance with health & safety requirements.
• Coordinate materials, labour, subcontractors and site requirements.
• Maintain accurate project records and update internal systems.
• Assist with invoicing, project administration and other computer-based processes.
• Communicate effectively with clients, subcontractors and internal teams.
• Ensure projects are completed on time and to the required standard.
• Manage several projects simultaneously while maintaining strong attention to detail.

Skills

Contract management

Subcontractor management

Project coordination

Health & safety

Problem solving

Site experience

Driving licence

MS Office

Tools

MS Excel

Project management software

Job description

Henley Chase Limited is seeking an experienced Contracts Manager to oversee refurbishment and adaptations in Birmingham. The role involves managing ~100 live projects from inception through to completion, coordinating subcontractors and ensuring programmes, budgets and safety requirements are met.

Immediate start with a hands-on approach is preferred for complex domestic projects. Ideal candidates will have strong background in housing refurbishment or adaptations, with a track record in