Senior Planned Projects Contract Manager

Torus Group; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 56,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Annual leave

Pension plan

Wagestream access

Lease car

Employee discounts

Learning opportunities

Health benefits

Job summary

HMS seeks a Contract Manager to join the Planned Projects team in leadership of housing stock refurbishment and upgrade programmes. You will manage commercial, contractual and operational delivery across construction and maintenance activities with a focus on safety, quality and customer outcomes.

You will lead multi-disciplinary teams, drive performance, and develop opportunities for service improvements while building strong client relations and delivering on time and within budget.

Qualifications

• HNC/HND in Construction or NVQ4 in a Construction discipline or equivalent.
• CITB Site Management Safety Training Scheme (or working towards) and a valid CSCS card or similar health and safety qualification.
• Significant experience in construction, planned maintenance or refurbishment environments.
• Thorough understanding of construction, building maintenance and contractual delivery requirements.
• Proven experience managing multi-disciplinary operational teams and subcontractors.
• Experience managing budgets, financial performance and commercial delivery within a construction or maintenance setting.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of planned maintenance, refurbishment and construction programmes, ensuring all contractual and performance targets are achieved.
• Manage and motivate operational teams, including Site Managers, direct labour and subcontractors, fostering high levels of performance and customer service.
• Oversee the planning, scheduling and delivery of works to ensure projects are completed safely, on time, within budget and to specified quality standards.
• Monitor contract performance, programme delivery and operational efficiency, identifying opportunities for service improvements and commercial growth.
• Manage income, expenditure and contract budgets, ensuring financial targets are achieved and company financial regulations are followed.
• Lead contract administration activities from project inception through to completion and invoicing.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives, implementing new technologies, systems and ways of working to enhance service delivery.
• Ensure robust health and safety compliance across all projects, promoting a positive safety culture throughout the workforce.
• Develop strong relationships with clients, customers and key stakeholders, providing proactive and solution-focused support.
• Investigate and resolve customer complaints, operational issues and performance challenges effectively.
• Support the development, coaching and mentoring of team members, helping to create a high-performing culture.
• Contribute to business development activities and support the growth of HMS through identification of new opportunities.
• Prepare and present performance reports, briefings and updates to senior leaders, clients and stakeholders.

Skills

Contract management

Leadership

Budgets & finance

Health and safety

Stakeholder management

Communication

Driving licence

Negotiation

Education

HNC/HND in Construction or NVQ4

Tools

CSCS card

SMSTS

Job description

HMS seeks a Contract Manager to join the Planned Projects team in leadership of housing stock refurbishment and upgrade programmes. You will manage commercial, contractual and operational delivery across construction and maintenance activities with a focus on safety, quality and customer outcomes.

You will lead multi-disciplinary teams, drive performance, and develop opportunities for service improvements while building strong client relations and delivering on time and within budget.