A business built on strong foundations
We're growing our Cheltenham-based Capital (Planned works/Refurbishment) team and looking for a Contracts Manager to lead the successful delivery of work for our clients in Cheltenham and Stroud. We have a reputation for quality, high standards and delivering exceptional results. We believe leadership is not about dictating but about connecting, and we've created an environment where individuals feel valued and empowered.
£59,058.00 including car allowance
Benefits
- Be part of the company profit share scheme (9% of base salary achieved last year)
- Private mileage scheme and fuel card
- Enhanced employer pension contribution of up to 7% OR a savings scheme
- Life, Medical and Permanent Health Insurance
- Free legal and financial advice, and counselling through the Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity
- Enhanced maternity/paternity pay
- Training and development opportunities
- Exclusive discounts from our preferred supplier
The Contracts Manager role
- Responsible for leading the operational delivery of a variety of Capital (Planned works/ Refurbishment) contracts in Cheltenham and Stroud.
- 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. This includes Apprentices, as we believe in delivering our work directly, and developing from within.
- 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 are successful in delivery, resource and quality, while understanding cost and risk management
- Demonstrable experience in managing direct labour, you invest in your team and understand individuals' capabilities, to maximise their potential, develop them and produce 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.
- An NVQ qualification level 6 (or equivalent) in Construction Site Management or a willingness to work towards it, is desirable.
About Ian Williams Ltd
Discover more about us by reviewing our website, and also through our social media platforms, along with LinkedIn, Facebook, Indeed and Glassdoor.
The successful applicant will be required to complete a criminal records check. As an organisation assessing applicants' suitability for positions which are included in the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order using criminal record checks processed through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), we comply fully with the code of practice and undertake to treat all applicants for positions fairly.
Ian Williams is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Diversity is more than a commitment at Ian Williams-it is the foundation of what we do. We are fully focused on equality and believe deeply in diversity of race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, and all other characteristics that make us different.
We reserve the right to shortlist prior to the closing date.
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Contract Manager employer: IAN WILLIAMS LIMITED
Ian Williams is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and empowering work environment where employees can thrive and build long-term careers. With a strong focus on integrity and collaboration, the company provides numerous benefits including a profit share scheme, generous annual leave, and extensive training opportunities, all while fostering a culture of diversity and inclusion. As an Accounts Payable Supervisor, you'll not only lead a dedicated team but also have the chance to drive improvements and make a meaningful impact within the organisation.
