At a Glance
- Tasks: Oversee multiple RC Frame and Groundworks projects, ensuring quality and safety.
- Company: Leading specialist contractor in construction and civil engineering.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, performance bonuses, car allowance, and private healthcare.
- Other info: Great career development opportunities and supportive work environment.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team and lead impactful construction projects across London.
- Qualifications: Experience in RC Frame or Civil Engineering, strong leadership skills required.
The predicted salary is between 110000 - 140000 £ per year.
- Contracts Manager - RC Frame, Groundworks & Civil Engineering
- London and the South East
About the Company
Our client is a leading specialist RC Frame and Groundworks contractor delivering major construction and civil engineering projects throughout London and the South East.
The business undertakes reinforced concrete frames, groundworks, basements, drainage, enabling works and complex structural packages.
Their projects range from £10 million to £50 million across the residential, data centre, commercial, student accommodation and mixed-use sectors.
With a strong order book, repeat business and several new projects due to commence, they are looking to appoint an experienced Contracts Manager to join their senior operational team, the ideal candidate will have previous experience with data centres.
About the Role
This is a senior operational position with responsibility for overseeing multiple RC Frame and Groundworks projects across London and the South East.
As the Contracts Manager, you will manage the performance of each project from pre-construction through to completion.
You will work closely with Project Managers, Commercial Managers and Company Directors to ensure projects are delivered safely, profitably, on programme and to the required quality standards.
Your responsibilities will include
- Overseeing multiple RC Frame, Groundworks and Civil Engineering projects
- Leading and supporting Project Managers and site-based management teams
- Reviewing construction programmes, project progress and operational performance
- Ensuring labour, plant, materials and subcontractor resources are effectively managed
- Monitoring health and safety, quality, programme and commercial performance
- Identifying potential project risks and implementing corrective measures
- Maintaining strong relationships with clients, consultants and main contractors
- Attending client, progress and internal operational meetings
- Supporting pre-construction planning and the mobilisation of new projects
- Working with the commercial team to protect project margins and manage contractual issues
- Reporting project performance directly to the Company Directors
- About the Requirements
- Previous experience working for an RC Frame, Groundworks or Civil Engineering contractor
- Proven experience working as a Contracts Manager or in a similar senior operational position
- Strong knowledge of reinforced concrete frames, groundworks, basements and structural concrete packages
- Experience overseeing multiple construction projects simultaneously
- Previous responsibility for Project Managers and site management teams
- Strong understanding of construction programmes, project delivery and operational performance
- Good commercial awareness and understanding of project costs
- Excellent leadership, organisational and client-facing skills
- SMSTS, CSCS and First Aid qualifications
- Full UK driving licence
- Experienced Senior Project Managers looking to progress into a Contracts Manager position will also be considered
- About the Benefits and Rewards
- Salary between £110,000 and £140,000 depending on experience
- Performance-related bonus scheme
- Car allowance
- Company pension
- Private healthcare
- Laptop and mobile phone
- Long-term career development
- Additional package benefits can be discussed during the interview process.
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Contracts Manager - RC Frame employer: Cityscape Recruitment
Cityscape Recruitment is an excellent employer, offering a dynamic work culture that values collaboration and innovation in the construction sector. Located in St Albans, employees benefit from a competitive salary, car allowance, and annual bonuses, alongside ample opportunities for professional growth and development within a supportive team environment. Join us to be part of exciting projects across London, where your expertise will be recognised and rewarded.
