Senior Contracts Manager

Rentokil Initial Careers; West of England; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RI Rewards

Management bonus scheme

40 hour week

Job summary

DCUK FM, part of the Rentokil Initial Group, is seeking an Experienced Licensed Senior Contracts Manager / Director to lead licensed and non-licensed asbestos removal projects across the UK. You will manage on-site operations, drive commercial performance, and oversee a team of Contracts Managers with strong safety and compliance focus.

Based in the South or Midlands with UK-wide travel, you should bring ARCA/ACAD Asbestos Manager qualifications, a Level 4 Diploma in licensed contract management

Qualifications

• Experience leading teams of contracts managers on asbestos projects.
• Strong focus on health, safety and environment compliance.

Responsibilities

• Manage Licensed Projects Contracts Team
• Oversee Labour Coordinator and Contracts Assistant
• Submit ASB5 notifications and prepare quotes
• Prepare Plans of Work and risk assessments
• Plan and resource projects and prepare programmes
• Resolve operational and commercial challenges
• Manage asbestos workforce competency and site inspections
• Ensure audit reports are produced and non-conformances resolved

Skills

People management

Pricing asbestos works

Client account management

Asbestos industry experience

Driving licence

DBS check

ARCA/ACAD Asbestos Manager

Level 4 Diploma (desirable)

Education

Level 4 Diploma in licensed contract management

Job description

DCUK FM Experienced Senior Contracts Manager / Director - Licensed Asbestos

DCUK FM is a leading national provider of Asbestos Removal, Ductwork Cleaning, Specialist Rail and Passive Fire Services across the UK. Part of Rentokil Initial PLC since 2024, we operate across 90 countries around the world. We are a global leader in providing essential services that protect people and enhance lives. Our commitment to innovation and sustainability sets us apart, with a focus on digital solutions and environmentally friendly practices.

But what truly makes us different is our people. As a growing organisation, we're dedicated to fostering a culture where our colleagues feel valued, empowered, and inspired to reach their full potential.

We offer rewarding careers with opportunities for development and advancement in a diverse and inclusive environment.

We are currently seeking an Experienced Licensed Senior Contracts Manager / Director to join our dedicated team. You will likely be based in the South or Midlands, but comfortable with UK wide travel (other locations will be considered for the right person). You will play a key role in the safe and compliant delivery of licensed and non-licensed asbestos removal projects. If you have experience working within a licensed asbestos role and are a hard working adaptable candidate then this could be the perfect opportunity for you!

Why Join DCUK FM?

DCUK, part of the Rentokil Initial Group, offers job stability, career progression, and a supportive work environment. We reward our employees with:

• Competitive Salary Package: Salary starting from £60,000 Benefits: RI Rewards, management bonus scheme
• Work-Life Balance: Full-time, permanent role, Monday to Friday (40 hr week)
• Industry-Leading Training: Receive top-notch training to support our customers' needs

Senior Contracts Manager / Director

In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring projects are delivered to company health and safety systems, procedures, the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and industry best practice. The role includes the management of on site operations, effective commercial management and preconstruction responsibilities across a range of asbestos removal projects. You will have responsibility for a wider team of Contracts Managers, providing oversight, guidance and coaching as required.

Key responsibilities include:

• Management of the Licensed Projects Contracts Team
• Management of Labour Coordinator and Contracts Assistant support team
• Submission of ASB5 Notifications
• Provision of quotations for work packages
• Preparation of Plans of Work, including risk assessments in accordance with company safe systems of work
• Plan and resource projects - prepare project programmes
• Resolving project level operational and commercial challenges and change
• Manage competency of asbestos workforce
• Maintain and manage sites, including subcontractors & suppliers ensuring company procedures and processes are adhered to
• Managing asbestos surveyors and analysts as required to suit projects
• Ensure that health, safety, wellbeing and environmental related documents are compliant and kept up to date
• Undertake senior manager site inspections, ensuring that audits and reports are produced, non-conformances are resolved, and all parties are kept informed
• Maintain asbestos and general management training is maintained
• Participate in senior manager engagement & safety meetings, taking responsibility for actions
• Liaise with relevant industry trade bodies and disseminate relevant information across the business
• Providing regular feedback to the appropriate reporting level
• Escalating and communicating issues at the appropriate reporting level
• Maintain continual professional development

Requirements

Senior Contracts Manager / Director

• People management experience
• Experience in pricing and managing asbestos works
• Client Account Management Experience
• Asbestos industry experience
• Driving Licence
• Motivated and resilient individual
• You may be required to pass a DBS check depending on the role you have applied for
• Valid ARCA / ACAD Asbestos Manager qualification
• Level 4 Diploma in licensed contract management (desirable)

Benefits

Contracts Manager Benefits

All salary and benefits will be discussed at the interview stage with the Hiring Manager.

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