Contracts Manager

GVR Solutions are proud to be working with a reputable and expanding drylining contractor that delivers high-quality partitioning, ceilings, and interior fit-out solutions across a wide range of commercial and residential projects.
Due to continued growth, they are now seeking an experienced Contracts Manager to join their operations team. This is an excellent opportunity for a Contracts Manager looking to progress their career within a dynamic and specialist subcontracting environment.
Responsibilites of the Contracts Manager:
* Lead multiple live projects, ensuring alignment with contract scope, programme, and budget.
* Provide clear, decisive leadership to site teams, fostering accountability and excellence.
* Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, project teams, and internal stakeholders.
* Represent the company professionally, upholding its reputation for collaboration and quality.
* Review and monitor project programmes weekly, ensuring timely delivery.
* Conduct weekly site briefings to align activities with programme goals.
* Submit weekly progress reports including: Weekly dropline, 2-week lookahead, Health & Safety updates, Quality and budget status.
* Develop and manage the material procurement register, identifying long-lead items.
* Coordinate with Site Team to ensure timely and economic procurement of labour and materials.
* Reconcile weekly site reports against operative invoices and flag inconsistencies.
* Ensure resources are available in advance to meet programme requirements.
* Assess cost and programme impacts of Instructions and update project accounts accordingly.
* Ensure timely updates to the programme and financial records following signed Instructions.
* Oversee snagging and quality inspections, ensuring compliance with specifications.
* Monitor completion and handover processes, ensuring areas are signed off by the Contractor.
* Collaborate with the Commercial Management Team to report on project costs including: Contract works, Labour and materials, Instructed variations.
* Participate in monthly valuations with the Contractor’s Commercial Team.
* Analyse and manage the safety implications of cost and value decisions.
As a Contracts Manager you must have / be:
* Robust experience in construction project delivery and team leadership
* HND/Degree in Construction or Engineering
* Strong communication, planning and organisational skills
* Ability to lead and motivate multi-disciplinary teams
* Knowledge of RAMS, programme sequencing and cost control
* Cooperative, flexible and resilient under pressure
If you are interested in Contracts Manager then please get in touch