Project / Contracts Manager - Industrial & Civils

Henley Chase; Horsham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Henley Chase is seeking an experienced Project / Contracts Manager to join a Horsham-based contractor. The role focuses on civil engineering and industrial projects from planning through to completion.

You will lead programmes, manage budgets, supervise subcontractors and ensure compliant delivery. The candidate should have a strong civils background, experience in industrial projects, leadership and a UK driving licence.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Project Manager or Contracts Manager.
• Strong civils / civil engineering background.
• Experience working on industrial projects.
• Good understanding of construction programmes, costs and project delivery.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple civils and industrial projects from start to finish.
• Take overall responsibility for programme, budget, quality and delivery.
• Manage subcontractors, site teams and suppliers.
• Coordinate labour, plant and materials.
• Monitor project progress and ensure programmes are maintained.
• Manage client relationships and attend project meetings.
• Review project costs, variations and commercial performance.
• Ensure projects are delivered safely and in line with relevant legislation.
• Prepare and review RAMS, programmes and project documentation.
• Carry out regular site visits and monitor project performance.
• Work closely with Directors and the wider management team.
• Identify and resolve issues before they impact programme or cost.

Job description

Project / Contracts Manager

Location: Horsham, West Sussex

Salary: Competitive, depending on experience

Job Type: Permanent

We are looking for an experienced Project / Contracts Manager to join an established contractor based in Horsham.

The successful candidate will have a strong background in civil engineering and industrial projects, with experience managing projects from initial planning through to completion.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage multiple civils and industrial projects from start to finish.
• Take overall responsibility for programme, budget, quality and delivery.
• Manage subcontractors, site teams and suppliers.
• Coordinate labour, plant and materials.
• Monitor project progress and ensure programmes are maintained.
• Manage client relationships and attend project meetings.
• Review project costs, variations and commercial performance.
• Ensure projects are delivered safely and in line with relevant legislation.
• Prepare and review RAMS, programmes and project documentation.
• Carry out regular site visits and monitor project performance.
• Work closely with Directors and the wider management team.
• Identify and resolve issues before they impact programme or cost.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Project Manager, Contracts Manager or similar.
• Strong civils / civil engineering background.
• Experience working on industrial projects.
• Good understanding of construction programmes, costs and project delivery.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Comfortable managing subcontractors and site teams.
• Able to manage multiple projects and priorities.
• Strong commercial awareness.
• Relevant construction qualifications.
• Full UK driving licence.

This is a hands-on management role suited to someone who can take ownership of projects, manage teams effectively and build strong relationships with clients and subcontractors