Project Manager

A.D.S Construction Personnel Ltd; Bedford; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist subcontractor is seeking an experienced Freelance Contracts Manager to oversee and manage on-site operations across multiple projects in the United Kingdom. This role involves coordinating installation works, ensuring quality and compliance, and supporting reporting on projects up to £2m. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in construction management, confident in managing multiple sites, and knowledgeable about NEC or JCT contracts. A competitive daily rate is offered for this immediate start role.

Qualifications

• Experienced Contracts Manager with subcontractor or main contractor background.
• Strong installation management and site management experience.
• Confident managing multiple sites.

Responsibilities

• Manage installation teams and site operations across multiple projects.
• Coordinate installation works for quality and compliance.
• Programme works and manage installation schedules.

Skills

Construction management

Installation management

Multi-site project management

Subcontractor management

Knowledge of NEC or JCT contracts

Job description

Freelance Contracts Manager

• Subcontractor / Manufacturer
• 6‑month contract minimum
• Largely site based, some home working, out on site twice a week
• £350‑£450 per day
• Immediate start

Overview

A specialist subcontractor delivering government projects is seeking an experienced Freelance Contracts Manager to oversee installation teams and manage on‑site operations across multiple live sites. The role suits someone with strong construction management, installation management and multi‑site project experience, working between home, office and site twice a week.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage installation teams, site managers and on‑site operations across multiple projects.
• Coordinate installation works, ensuring quality, safety and compliance.
• Programme works, plan labour and manage installation schedules.
• Arrange and sign off installations, ensuring correct delivery.
• Ensure RAMS are completed and followed.
• Act as the main contact for the principal contractor on site.
• Monitor subcontractor performance and project compliance.
• Support reporting and progress tracking on projects up to £2m.
• Work across multi‑site construction and installation programmes.

The Ideal Candidate

• Experienced Contracts Manager with subcontractor or main contractor background.
• Strong installation management and site management experience.
• Knowledge of NEC or JCT contracts.
• Confident managing multiple sites.
• Able to work independently across home, office and site environments.

Immediate Role. PLEASE CONTACT SALLY TO APPLY

Keywords

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