Contracts Manager

We are recruiting an ambitious Contracts Manager to oversee projects across the South East, taking full accountability for performance, programme and profitability.

Key Responsibilities

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Take full ownership of projects from pre-start to final account

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Manage 1–3 schemes concurrently, depending on scale

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Deliver projects safely, on time and within agreed margins

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Lead site teams and coordinate subcontractors

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Develop and control construction programmes

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Monitor critical path and implement recovery strategies

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Manage works within live and occupied environments

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Coordinate design, procurement and delivery activities

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Manage JCT

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Identify and control variations

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Oversee cost performance and protect margin

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Support CVR reporting and financial tracking

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Contribute to final account agreement

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Chair and attend client and consultant meetings

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Maintain strong stakeholder communication

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Ensure CDM compliance and uphold health & safety standards

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Drive quality control and close out defects efficiently

Candidate Profile

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Background within main contracting

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Experience delivering £1m–£10m+ projects

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Exposure to healthcare, education or commercial sectors

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Strong commercial awareness

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Decisive and confident working independently

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Proactive, accountable and calm under pressure