Construction Contracts Manager (Birmingham)

Premier Technical Recruitment Ltd; West Midlands Combined Authority; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company specializing in bespoke automation solutions is seeking a Contracts Manager to join their project team. The role involves managing project budgets, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations, and expanding client relationships. Candidates should have relevant qualifications and at least 3 years of experience in the construction industry.

Benefits

Attractive salary and benefits package

Opportunities for career progression

Job stability

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of successful construction industry experience.
• Strong commercial acumen and skills in budget management.
• Experience in conflict resolution and project management.

Responsibilities

• Manage quality assurance protocols and ensure projects are on time and within budget.
• Conduct site visits and coordinate health & safety activities.
• Develop CDM legal documents and manage suppliers and labor contracts.

Skills

Budget Management

Conflict Resolution

Project Management

Business Negotiation

Education

NEBOSH Certificate Level 3

SMSTS training

Membership of the Associate of Project Safety (APS)

Job description

Contracts Manager - Automation Projects

West Midlands (UK Wide coverage)

c£55k - £60k neg dep exp + car + benefits

Our client specialises in the provision of bespoke automation and materials handling solutions to some of the biggest names in the UK. As a result of continued success and an ongoing planned program of strategic expansion, they are now seeking to recruit an articulate, dynamic, highly self-motivated, and experienced Contracts Manager to join their established project team.

The successful candidate will maintain communication with site managers, staff, and clients to ensure smooth operations and consistent service delivery. Responsibilities include managing quality assurance protocols, ensuring projects are on time and within budget, overseeing client-facing deliverables, and expanding the client portfolio through identifying new opportunities and initiating industry collaborations.

Essential knowledge of CDM Regulations 2015 is required. Core responsibilities include:

1. Understanding project requirements and developing initial budgetary costings using current company systems for client consideration, including defining inclusions, exclusions, and assumptions.
2. Managing projects from a Principal Contractor perspective, including full budget management and conducting weekly client update meetings focusing on health & safety and project roles.
3. Conducting site visits and attending meetings, either on-site or via Teams.
4. Coordinating site activity health & safety, balancing contractor and client needs, and maintaining overall project safety standards.
5. Developing CDM legal documents such as the Construction Phase H&S Plan, TMPs, and Fire Safety Plans with support from the Site Manager.
6. Ensuring project scope and deliverables are met within budget, managing suppliers and labor contracts, and controlling costs.
7. Compiling and distributing H&S Files and O&M Manuals from contractors at project completion.

Additional duties may include acting as an additional resource for construction H&S in a sister division of the business.

Qualifications include ideally NEBOSH Certificate Level 3 (General or Construction), SMSTS training, and membership of the Associate of Project Safety (APS). Candidates should have at least 3 years of successful construction industry experience, strong commercial acumen, and skills in budget management, conflict resolution, project management, and business negotiation.

In return, the company offers an attractive salary and benefits package, with opportunities for career progression and stability. Interested candidates should contact the Projects Team at Premier Technical Recruitment on 01827 68400 or send their CV in confidence for further details.