At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and deliver exciting Painting contracts while inspiring your team.
- Company: Join Ian Williams Ltd, a diverse and inclusive employer.
- Benefits: Enjoy profit sharing, enhanced leave, and health support.
- Other info: Great opportunities for personal development and career growth.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a fast-paced environment focused on customer satisfaction.
- Qualifications: Experience in managing teams and strong IT skills required.
The predicted salary is between 42300 - 51700 £ per year.
Due to continued growth, we have an exciting opportunity for a Contract Manager who embodies our values and can lead the successful delivery of our Painting contracts, based in the Plymouth area. We're seeking a strategic, hands-on leader who shares our values of fairness, inclusivity, and respect. In return, we offer a supportive environment focused on coaching and development, where your contributions are recognised and rewarded. If you thrive in a fast-paced setting and are passionate about delivering exceptional customer and client satisfaction.
Benefits:
- Profit share scheme (9% of base salary achieved last year)
- Private mileage scheme and fuel card
- Enhanced pension or savings scheme
- 31 days annual leave (inc. Public Holidays) plus buy or sell annual leave
- Annual pay reviews
- Life, medical and Permanent Health Insurance
- Enhanced maternity/paternity pay
- Training & development opportunities
- Health and wellbeing support via Lighthouse Charity.
The Contract Manager role:
- Lead the operational delivery of our Painting workstreams, ensuring projects are completed on time and within budget.
- Inspire and develop your team, including apprentices, through hands‑on leadership, motivation, and continuous development.
- Building relationships both internally and externally, we encourage commercial and operational teams to work closely together to ensure the successful delivery of a contract.
- Oversee recruitment and onboarding, ensuring new team members are effectively integrated and supported.
- Prioritise health and safety, ensuring all measures are in place, monitored, and adhered to across all sites.
- Manage resources and reporting, coordinating subcontractors, materials, and plant, while maintaining accurate site reports and taking corrective action when needed.
What will you bring to the Contract Manager role?
- Confident in using IT systems and Microsoft Excel to produce performance and delivery reports.
- Skilled in planning and organising workstreams with a focus on delivery, resource, quality, cost, and risk.
- Experienced in managing direct labour teams, with a focus on individual development and building high performance.
- Proven ability in Health and Safety management through strong system controls and leading by example.
- Customer-centric, consistently delivering in line with expectations.
- Holds an SMSTS qualification and ideally has experience working in a similar environment.
About Ian Williams Ltd:
Ian Williams is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity, inclusion, and fairness across all characteristics.
Contracts Manager employer: Ian Williams
At Ian Williams Ltd, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, particularly for our Contracts Manager role based in the vibrant Plymouth area. Our commitment to fairness, inclusivity, and respect is reflected in our supportive work culture, where coaching and development are prioritised, and your contributions are both recognised and rewarded. With a range of benefits including a profit share scheme, enhanced leave options, and comprehensive health support, we offer a fulfilling environment for those passionate about delivering outstanding results and fostering team growth.
