Contracts Manager – Blasting & Painting (Specialist Projects)

Our client is a leading specialist in blasting and painting, delivering high‑quality works across major industrial, infrastructure, and marine projects. Due to continued growth, we are recruiting an experienced Contracts Manager with a proven background in blasting, painting, pricing, and project delivery.

This role is ideal for someone who understands the trade, knows how to price accurately, and can confidently run multiple projects from tender through to completion.

Key Responsibilities

Commercial & Pricing

• Producing accurate, competitive pricing for blasting and painting packages

• Breaking down labour, materials, plant, and production rates

• Reviewing specifications, drawings, and client requirements

• Managing variations, valuations, and commercial reporting

Project Management

• Manning up projects with the correct certified trades

• Coordinating supervisors, blasters, painters, inspectors, and subcontractors

• Ensuring works are delivered safely, on time, and to the required standard

• Monitoring productivity, budgets, and project profitability

• Building and maintaining strong client relationships

Quality & Compliance

• Ensuring all works meet industry standards and certification requirements

• Overseeing QA/QC processes, ITPs, and inspection documentation

• Driving high standards across safety, workmanship, and reporting

What We’re Looking For

• Extensive experience in blasting & painting (essential)

• Strong commercial background with proven pricing capability

• Experience manning up and running multiple projects

• Excellent communication and client‑facing skills

• A practical, hands‑on approach with strong leadership qualities

What’s on Offer

• A senior role within a respected specialist contractor

• Autonomy and trust to run projects your way

• Competitive salary and benefits package

• Long‑term progression for the right individual