Refurbishment Contracts Lead – Multi‑Project Sites

Energy Jobline ZR; Park Central; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Energy Jobline ZR in Birmingham seeks an experienced Contracts Manager to oversee a busy refurbishment operation, managing a portfolio of live projects across domestic properties. With around 100 live projects, this hands-on role requires coordinating subcontractors and guiding projects from inception through to completion.

Typical projects range from £5k to £150k and programmes vary from 2 weeks to 3 months.

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

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

Subcontractor management

Project coordination

Health & safety

Problem solving

Site supervision

Budget control

Client liaison

MS Office

Project management software

Tools

MS Office

Project management software

Job description

Energy Jobline ZR in Birmingham seeks an experienced Contracts Manager to oversee a busy refurbishment operation, managing a portfolio of live projects across domestic properties. With around 100 live projects, this hands-on role requires coordinating subcontractors and guiding projects from inception through to completion.

Typical projects range from £5k to £150k and programmes vary from 2 weeks to 3 months.