Contracts Manager – Refurbishment & Adaptations

Bimplus; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Henley Chase in West Midlands is seeking an experienced Contracts Manager to oversee a busy refurbishment operation with around 100 live projects. You will manage projects from inception to completion across domestic properties and coordinate subcontractors to deliver on time and within budget.

Applicants should have hands-on management style, strong subcontractor oversight, and a solid grasp of health and safety. Location is Birmingham, with a permanent contract and immediate start.

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.

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.
• Adaptations/DFG experience is highly desirable but not essential.
• Local authority/council refurbishment experience is a major advantage.

Job description

Contracts Manager – Refurbishment & Adaptations

Henley Chase

West Midlands

Contract Management & Procurement Consultancy

Contracts Manager – Refurbishment & Adaptations

Henley Chase

Contracts Manager – Refurbishment & Adaptations

Location: Birmingham

Contract: Permanent

Start Date: Immediate

The Role

We are looking for an experienced Contracts Manager to join a busy construction and refurbishment operation, overseeing a large portfolio of live projects across domestic properties.

With around 100 live projects at any one time, this is a hands-on role for someone who enjoys problem-solving, coordinating subcontractors and taking responsibility for projects from inception through to completion.

Projects typically range from £5k–£150k, with programmes varying from approximately 2-week bathroom refurbishments through to 3-month extensions.

Experience working on adaptations for disabled residents is highly desirable, although it is not essential. Candidates with a strong background in council refurbishment, housing maintenance or small works delivery will also be considered.

Key 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.

About You

We are looking for a hands-on Contracts Manager who is comfortable getting involved in the detail and resolving problems rather than simply managing from a desk.

Ideally, you will have experience within small construction projects, refurbishment, housing maintenance or adaptations, with a strong understanding of subcontractor management.

Experience working for or alongside organisations such as Wates, Equans or similar large housing/refurbishment contractors would be advantageous.

Key Requirements

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.

Adaptations/DFG experience is highly desirable but not essential.

Local authority/council refurbishment experience is a major advantage.

Full UK driving licence.

Projects

Typical projects include:

Bathroom and wet-room refits.

Level-access adaptations.

Internal alterations.

Extensions.

General domestic refurbishment.

Accessibility improvements.

Small construction and maintenance projects.

Typical programmes: 2 weeks – 3 months

Live projects: Approximately 100 at any one time

The Opportunity

This is an excellent opportunity for a practical, commercially aware and highly organised Contracts Manager who enjoys managing multiple projects and subcontractors in a fast-paced environment.