Contracts Manager

We are now seeking an experienced and dynamic Contracts Manager to drive our business forward. Youll be joining our senior team, working closely with our Design Director, Technical Director and Commercial Director to oversee a variety of exciting and ongoing projects. If you are ready to take your career to the next level and make a tangible impact on high-profile construction projects, this role is for you., * Apply exceptional technical knowledge to ensure projects are built in the most economical and efficient manner.

• Build and maintain strong relationships with the supply chain, introducing new trades and fostering collaboration.

• Provide strong leadership, balancing assertiveness with a personable, approachable character.

• Identify opportunities for value engineering and project amendments to improve efficiency.

• Ensure all project sites are maintained to the companys standards, with a keen eye on presentation and cleanliness.

• Develop and manage target programmes, including short-term lookahead schedules.

• Collaborate closely with the Design Team to ensure that all designs are suitable and provided within agreed timescales.

• Collaborate closely with the commercial team to ensure procurement schedules are robust and aligned with project timelines.

• Develop and implement mitigation strategies to bring off-track projects back in line.

• Lead regular supply chain meetings, addressing issues proactively before they escalate.

• Prepare monthly management reports and attend senior management meetings.

• Efficiently manage labour, plant, and material resources, minimising waste and maximising productivity.

• Ensure all site staff are properly qualified and receive ongoing training in collaboration with the Health & Safety Manager and HR Manager.

• Maintain compliance with the companys Quality Management System (QUENSH) and be the key contact for Health & Safety.

• Oversee snagging and defect close-out processes, ensuring costs are allocated appropriately to the responsible parties.

Minimum of 5 years of proven experience as a Contracts Manager in the construction or property development industry.

Degree or HND in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or an equivalent level qualification within the industry (CSCS/SMTS/CITB)

Must be proficient in project management software (E.G. Microsoft Project)

IT literate with strong administrative skills.

Relevant industry qualifications.

Strong people management, leadership, and relationship-building skills

Excellent communication, organisational, and problem-solving abilities.

CSCS card and full first aid certificate (preferred).

Full UK driving licence.

The key to our continued growth is the talented people who work for us and their commitment to excellence. We encourage everyone to grow and maximise their potential with a shared vision and a desire for personal development. We promote individual development and invest in colleagues to help them fulfil their professional goals.

We support the physical, emotional and financial wellbeing of our people and this increasingly drives the strategic agenda. We will be offering a range of wellbeing programmes, initiatives and education to support colleagues both in work and at home.

Benefits & Rewards:

Generous holiday entitlement with additional service days

Car Allowance

Life Cover

Matching Pension Contribution

Company Bonus scheme

Free on-site parking (electric charging points)

Life insurance

Referral programme

Company events

Additional imminent Benefits

Wellbeing initiatives

Employee discounts

Employee recognition scheme

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