Contracts Manager - Building Safety in Dorchester

37 hours per week (Mon-Fri) Home-based with regular travel across Magna Sites. Permanent role. Department: Building Safety and Compliance. The closing date for applications: 12.02.26 (Midday). Please be aware that we are unable to provide Visa Sponsorship against this role. Applicants must already have the legal right to work and reside in the UK without the need for Employer Sponsorship.

At Magna, our vision is to create great homes together. We have ambitious plans and are seeking creative, aspirational, and talented people to join our fast-paced, adaptable, and highly collaborative environment.

We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Contracts Manager to join our team of dedicated professionals. This role is critical in supporting Magna's mission to collaboratively create exceptional homes. As an integral member of a multi-disciplinary team, you will oversee various work streams within the building safety domain and manage external contracts related to these efforts. This position will naturally evolve over time, providing you with the opportunity to shape and customise your responsibilities.

• Oversee various work streams in the building safety domain, manage external contracts, and ensure compliance with building regulations.
• Provide technical expertise, project management, and quality assurance of external contract works and projects, while managing budgets effectively.
• Manage and support a team, ensuring accurate and updated documentation, and adherence to KPIs.

While expertise in building and fire safety is beneficial, our priority is a thorough understanding of building regulations and contract management. We are committed to developing skills in fire safety and building qualifications for the ideal candidate, therefore advancing their career with Magna. A comprehensive Role Profile is attached to this advert.

What you need to be successful:

• Proven experience in a comparable role in a professional environment with contract drafting and/or management experience.
• Proficient understanding of The Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015.
• Sound understanding of the construction processes and guidelines for effective planning and site management, including attention to detail for effective safety and construction checks.
• Demonstrated leadership and organisational skills to motivate teams, manage multiple projects efficiently, collaboratively and in budget while ensuring a positive and safe work environment.
• Extensive understanding and experience in managing contracts and projects, with a thorough knowledge of building regulations, construction requirements, local authority planning mandates, and local authority building control.

This post is subject to a Basic Level Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check. Applicants with transferable qualities are encouraged to apply.

We pride ourselves on providing an excellent working environment and great benefits. We look after those who work for us as we understand that without the commitment of our colleagues, we would not be able to provide the fantastic range of services to our customers.

We offer:

• Company sick pay
• Pension matched up to 8%
• Learning and Development
• Mileage and Agile working
• Paid day a year to volunteer
• Wellbeing Portal and Colleague Voice
• Rental / Stamp Duty Loan and Credit Union
• Employee assistance & Health Care Cash Plan
• Discounts on entertainment, high street shops and grocery shopping
• Competitive annual leave entitlement, which increases progressively with the duration of your service over the first five years.

Our full range of benefit details can be viewed on our website under each vacancy.

For an informal discussion about this post, please contact: Dani Davies - Talent Acquisition Manager at: dani.davies@magna.org.uk or by mobile: 07528 974936.

To apply please visit our website www.magna.org.uk, select Careers Tab / Current Vacancies / Role, or follow the link attached to this advert. Magna reserves the right to close the vacancy early should sufficient applications be received. We therefore highly recommend that you submit your application early.