Contracts Manager

At Ian Williams, we are growing and there so are our opportunities. In our West Yorkshire Response team we are seeking a Contracts Manager who embodies our values and can lead the successful delivery of our Response Maintenance and Void contracts. Our commitment to quality, professionalism, and high standards ensures we deliver exceptional results. In our ambitious environment, we provide the tools, knowledge, and leadership to make things happen. We believe leadership is not about dictating but about connecting. We create an environment where individuals feel valued and empowered, providing the opportunity to have open and honest conversations. By recognising our people's unique strengths, we work to help you achieve your potential and go further with us. We value fairness, inclusivity, and respect. Your hard work will always be rewarded and recognised.

Benefits:

• Be part of the company profit share scheme (14% of base salary achieved last year)
• Private mileage scheme and fuel card
• Enhanced employer pension contribution of up to 7% OR a savings scheme
• Annual leave (inc. Public Holidays) buy up to 5 days or sell up to 3 days per year
• Annual pay reviews
• Life, Medical and Permanent Health Insurance
• Enhanced maternity/ paternity pay
• Training and development opportunities
• Exclusive discounts from our preferred supplier
• Access to the Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity to support your health and wellbeing, including free legal and financial advice.

The Contracts Manager role:

• Responsible for leading the operational delivery of a variety of Response Maintenance and Voids workstreams and contracts within the West Yorkshire area.
• Instilling ownership and responsibility in your teams, you lead and support the successful delivery of works, on time and to budget.
• With a direct labour team, you lead by example, motivating, incentivising, and developing individuals, including Apprentices.
• Take ownership of recruitment, onboarding, and induction of new members.
• Health and Safety measures will be paramount to you, and you'll ensure they are in place and monitored.
• Ensure resources, including subcontractors, plant, and materials are available to deliver the work as planned.
• Building relationships both internally and externally, we encourage commercial and operational teams to work closely together to ensure the successful delivery of a contract.
• Sense check site reporting, produce accurate reporting, and implement corrective actions.
• Be accountable and manage your own time, allowing you to maintain productivity and ensure procedures and reports are up to date.

What will I bring to the Contracts Manager role?

• Experience in producing high standards of Health and Safety management through strong system controls and leadership by example.
• Strong planning and organising skills to make workstreams successful in delivery, resource and quality, while understanding cost and risk management.
• Demonstrable experience in managing direct labour, investing in your team and understanding individuals' capabilities to maximise their potential and develop a high performing team.
• Customer centric. Understands customers’ needs and consistently delivers in line with their expectations.
• An SMSTS qualification with a sound working knowledge of Health and Safety requirements.
• A trade background (all trades considered to NVQ level 2 or equivalent) is preferred, but not essential.

The successful applicant will be required to complete a criminal records check.