At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage multiple construction projects from start to finish, ensuring quality and budget compliance.
- Company: Join a leading UK property services specialist with a focus on growth and innovation.
- Benefits: Competitive salary up to £75,000, car allowance, 25 days leave, and private medical insurance.
- Other info: Dynamic work environment with opportunities for career advancement.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in construction while working on diverse and exciting projects.
- Qualifications: Proven experience in contracts management and strong leadership skills required.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 65000 £ per year.
Artisan Recruitment is delighted to be partnering with a leading UK property services specialist to recruit an experienced Contracts Manager based from their Southampton office.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established and growing organisation delivering refurbishment, maintenance and construction projects across highly regulated sectors including Defence, Education, Healthcare and Critical Infrastructure.
The successful candidate will oversee multiple projects from inception through to completion, including the defects period, ensuring delivery is on time, within budget and to the highest quality standards.
Reporting into the senior management team, you will take full responsibility for the successful delivery of multiple construction and refurbishment projects ranging from £150,000 to £5 million in value.
Projects typically include internal fit-outs, refurbishments and alteration works.
Responsibilities
- Managing multiple projects simultaneously from pre-construction through to completion.
- Acting as the primary point of contact for clients, consultants, subcontractors and site teams.
- Ensuring projects are delivered safely, on programme and within budget.
- Producing and managing construction programmes and project schedules.
- Conducting regular site visits and supporting Site Managers throughout project delivery.
- Managing commercial aspects of contracts, including valuations, applications for payment and practical completion processes.
- Maintaining high standards of quality, compliance and health & safety throughout all projects.
- Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients and stakeholders.
Qualifications
- Proven experience as a Contracts Manager within the construction, refurbishment or fit-out sector.
- Strong leadership and people management skills.
- Excellent technical understanding of construction processes and the ability to interpret architectural drawings.
- Experience producing and managing construction programmes.
- Strong commercial awareness and decision-making ability.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Sound knowledge of Health & Safety legislation and Building Regulations.
- Experience working with NEC and JCT contracts.
- Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Excel, Project, Word and Outlook.
- The ability to work effectively under pressure and meet deadlines.
Salary and Benefits
- Salary up to £75,000 depending on experience.
- Car Allowance.
- 25 Days Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays.
- Pension Scheme.
- Private Medical Insurance.
- Free On-Site Parking.
If you're an experienced Contracts Manager looking for your next challenge with a respected and growing organisation, we'd love to hear from you.
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