Contracts Manager

Contracts Manager
Type: Permanent
Location: Northwest Region
Salary: £70,000 – £75,000 per annum plus car allowance
Start Date: ASAP

We are seeking a highly motivated and hands-on Contracts Manager to join a regional contractor operating across the Northwest. This role requires a no-nonsense, roll-your-sleeves professional who will take full ownership of contract delivery across sensitive environment projects such as care homes and schools. You will be responsible for ensuring the projects run smoothly from inception to completion, managing Site Managers, and implementing high standards of health, safety, and quality. The ideal candidate will embrace problem solving and ensure the projects are completed within budget and on time, adhering to all relevant regulations and frameworks.

Key Responsibilities:
– Manage all site operatives, ensuring adherence to safety standards and quality control measures.
– Maintain good client relationships and promote the companys image within the business community.
– Develop and implement project delivery strategies to meet agreed outcomes.
– Ensure adequate controls and resources are in place for projects.
– Resolve site non-conformities with minimal disruption.
– Implement risk management and mitigation strategies to resolve issues promptly.
– Drive continuous improvement initiatives and maintain accurate project documentation.

Requirements:
– Previous experience working in a similar capacity for a regional or national contractor.
– Valid CSCS, Enhanced DBS and First Aid
– Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
– Experience working under NEC and JCT contract frameworks
– Excellent communication skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with clients, stakeholders, and local authorities.
– Strong client and stakeholder relationship management
– Commercial awareness and cost control
– Common project management and contract administration software (e.g. Microsoft Office Suite, project scheduling tools)

The client has been established for over 40 years, achieving over 80% of their workload through repeat business. They champion leaders who take initiate to resolve issues. If you feel you fulfil the criteria above, please get in touch!

To get started please contact Stephen Pindar (Specialist Construction Recruitment Consultant) on (phone number removed)
Or email (url removed)