Contracts Manager

The Company

Our client is a leading construction company with a wealth of experience, specialising in delivering high-quality projects in a dynamic range of sectors including healthcare, retail, residential and commercial. Our client is known for their strong expertise in design and build, project management and high-specification refurbishments. With a strong focus on client satisfaction, quality craftsmanship, and sustainable building practices, they continue to set industry standards across the UK.

The Project

As a highly experienced Contracts Manager, you will play a key role overseeing various projects across the healthcare, retail, fit-out, and refurbishment sectors with project values in excess of £3m, based in Leeds. You will ensure they are delivered on time, within budget and to the highest standards. With a focus on quality and efficiency, you will play a key role in driving successful project outcomes from inception to completion.

Requirements

For this role it is essential that you carry the following professional qualifications as a minimum:

1. CSCS Card

It is also essential that you hold the experience below:

1. Strong expertise in contract managing, holding at least 3 years’ experience
2. Previous experience working on projects within the retail, healthcare, fit out and refurbishment sector with values in excess of £3m
3. Extensive background within the industry with at least 5 years of experience working for a leading commercial construction company

Additional skills:

1. IT Skills
2. Solid analytical skills
3. Ability to travel is essential
4. Quality & Risk management
5. Impressive leadership abilities
6. Superb negotiation capabilities
7. Expertise in budget management
8. Ability to lead and motivate a team
9. In depth understanding of contract terms and conditions
10. Capacity to effectively negotiate contract terms and conditions
11. A solid understanding of contract law and relevant regulations
12. Excellent time management skills, ability to prioritise tasks efficiently
13. Strong written and verbal communication skills with an eye for detail
14. A solid understanding of construction materials, methods, and techniques

The Role

1. Job Title: Contracts Manager
2. Job Type: Permanent
3. Project: Various projects in the healthcare, retail, fit out and refurbishment sectors with values in excess of £3m
4. Location: Leeds, West Yorkshire

Duties:

1. Prepare, review, negotiate, and implement contracts
2. Supervise and coordinate with labor supply agencies
3. Conduct and manage on-site health and safety audits
4. Ensure compliance with relevant regulations and guidelines
5. Work in close partnership with the operations and the fit-out team
6. Monitor project budgets effectively, adhering to project expenditures
7. Negotiate terms with clients, suppliers, vendors, and subcontractors
8. Ensure adherence to relevant laws, regulations, and company policies
9. Assisting in the expansion of the fit-out division and the development of teams
10. Coordinate and communicate with clients, Project Managers and Site Supervisors
11. Handle contract-related issue resolution for both internal and external stakeholders
12. Assess contract-related risks and develop strategies to address and minimize them
13. Communicate contractual changes to all stakeholders, administration and/or management
14. Procure construction materials and equipment, whilst overseeing suppliers and subcontractors
15. Oversee contract changes and evaluate their effects on the project’s scope, timeline, and budget
16. Build and sustain strong, positive relationships with clients, promptly addressing any concerns that arise
17. Maintain compliance with health and safety regulations, encompassing both equipment and procedures
18. Ensure that all contract deliverables meet the required quality standards and specifications through effective oversight
19. Monitor contract expenditures, track budget performance, and ensure projects remain within budgetary constraints
20. Oversee all aspects of contracts, encompassing the review, negotiation, and finalisation of contract terms and conditions
21. Maintain accurate records of contracts, correspondence, and related documents, and provide regular updates to management on contract performance and compliance
22. Track contractor performance to ensure compliance with contract terms and conditions, and take corrective action as needed to address any shortcomings

This is a permanent position with an excellent salary on offer for the successful candidate. For more information or to apply please contact Ollie Foley – Recruitment Consultant at Caval on 0113 203 1245 .

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