Senior Contracts Manager – Construction & Refurbishment

Artisan Recruitment Group Ltd; Southampton; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car Allowance

25 Days Annual Leave

Pension Scheme

Private Medical Insurance

Free On-Site Parking

Job summary

Artisan Recruitment is seeking an experienced Contracts Manager to oversee multiple refurbishment, maintenance and construction projects from a Southampton base. You will lead project delivery, manage client and contractor relationships, and ensure on-time, on-budget results across regulated sectors.

Role requires strong leadership, technical construction knowledge, and experience with NEC/JCT contracts, with responsibility for schedules, commercials and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Contracts Manager in construction, refurbishment or fit-out.
• <br>Leadership and people management skills.
• Excellent technical understanding of construction processes.
• Experience producing and managing construction programmes.
• Strong commercial awareness and decision-making ability.
• Experience working with NEC and JCT contracts.
• Sound knowledge of Health & Safety legislation.

Responsibilities

• Managing multiple projects simultaneously from pre-construction through to completion.
• Acting as the primary point of contact for clients, consultants, subcontractors and site teams.
• Ensuring projects are delivered safely, on programme and within budget.
• Producing and managing construction programmes and project schedules.
• Conducting regular site visits and supporting Site Managers throughout project delivery.
• Managing commercial aspects of contracts, including valuations, applications for payment and practical completion processes.
• Maintaining high standards of quality, compliance and health & safety throughout all projects.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients and stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Communication

Stakeholder management

Interpreting drawings

Commercial awareness

Tools

NEC contracts

JCT contracts

Excel

MS Project

Word

Outlook

Job description

Artisan Recruitment is seeking an experienced Contracts Manager to oversee multiple refurbishment, maintenance and construction projects from a Southampton base. You will lead project delivery, manage client and contractor relationships, and ensure on-time, on-budget results across regulated sectors.

Role requires strong leadership, technical construction knowledge, and experience with NEC/JCT contracts, with responsibility for schedules, commercials and safety standards.