At a Glance
- Tasks: Oversee multiple refurbishment projects, coordinating subcontractors and ensuring timely delivery.
- Company: Dynamic construction firm focused on social housing adaptations in Birmingham.
- Benefits: Permanent position with immediate start and opportunities for career growth.
- Other info: Fast-paced environment with around 100 live projects at any time.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the community by improving homes for disabled residents.
- Qualifications: Experience in construction management and strong problem-solving skills required.
The predicted salary is between 45000 - 55000 £ per year.
Location: Birmingham
Contract: Permanent
Start Date: Immediate
The Role
We are looking for an experienced Contracts Manager to join a busy construction and refurbishment operation, overseeing a large portfolio of live projects across domestic properties. With around 100 live projects at any one time, this is a hands-on role for someone who enjoys problem-solving, coordinating subcontractors and taking responsibility for projects from inception through to completion. Projects typically range from £5k–£150k, with programmes varying from approximately 2-week bathroom refurbishments through to 3-month extensions. Experience working on adaptations for disabled residents is highly desirable, although it is not essential. Candidates with a strong background in council refurbishment, housing maintenance or small works delivery will also be considered.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage multiple live refurbishment and adaptation projects from inception to completion.
- Act as the main point of contact between subcontractors and the client.
- Coordinate and manage subcontractors throughout project delivery.
- Attend sites and resolve practical and technical problems as they arise.
- Manage bathroom refits, extensions, internal alterations and general refurbishment works.
- Process and manage project variations.
- Monitor programme, quality, costs and delivery.
- Ensure projects are delivered in accordance with health & safety requirements.
- Coordinate materials, labour, subcontractors and site requirements.
- Maintain accurate project records and update internal systems.
- Assist with invoicing, project administration and other computer-based processes.
- Communicate effectively with clients, subcontractors and internal teams.
- Ensure projects are completed on time and to the required standard.
- Manage several projects simultaneously while maintaining strong attention to detail.
About You
We are looking for a hands-on Contracts Manager who is comfortable getting involved in the detail and resolving problems rather than simply managing from a desk. Ideally, you will have experience within small construction projects, refurbishment, housing maintenance or adaptations, with a strong understanding of subcontractor management. Experience working for or alongside organisations such as Wates, Equans or similar large housing/refurbishment contractors would be advantageous.
Key Requirements
- Previous experience as a Contracts Manager, Project Manager or similar construction management role.
- Strong refurbishment and small works experience.
- Experience managing subcontractors.
- Confident dealing with problems and making decisions on site.
- Strong understanding of health & safety requirements.
- Excellent IT and computer skills.
- Experience managing variations and project costs.
- Highly organised with the ability to manage a large number of live projects.
- Adaptations/DFG experience is highly desirable but not essential.
- Local authority/council refurbishment experience is a major advantage.
- Full UK driving licence.
Projects
- Bathroom and wet-room refits.
- Level-access adaptations.
- Internal alterations.
- Extensions.
- General domestic refurbishment.
- Accessibility improvements.
- Small construction and maintenance projects.
Project values: £5,000 – £150,000
Typical programmes: 2 weeks – 3 months
Live projects: Approximately 100 at any one time
The Opportunity
This is an excellent opportunity for a practical, commercially aware and highly organised Contracts Manager who enjoys managing multiple projects and subcontractors in a fast-paced environment. Immediate start available.
Contracts Manager - Social Housing Adaptations in Birmingham employer: Henley Chase
As a leading employer in the construction industry, we pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative and innovative work culture that empowers our Construction Managers to excel. With a strong commitment to employee development, we offer extensive training programs and career advancement opportunities, ensuring that our team members grow alongside the company. Located in a vibrant area with access to diverse projects, our employees enjoy a dynamic work environment that values safety, quality, and teamwork.
