Contracts Manager in Hitchin

Contracts Manager required to join an established main contractor based in the Hitchin area.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Contracts Manager to join a well-established construction business delivering a varied portfolio of new build and refurbishment projects across multiple sectors.
The successful Contracts Manager will take responsibility for the delivery of multiple projects at any one time, typically managing 2–3 schemes with values ranging from approximately £1 million up to £10 million.
Contracts Manager – The Role As Contracts Manager, you will have overall responsibility for multiple live construction projects, working closely with Site Managers, clients, subcontractors and the wider management team.
You will oversee projects through the full construction lifecycle, from initial groundworks and structural stages through steel frame, envelope, internal works and fit-out to final completion and handover.
Key responsibilities will include:
Managing 2–3 construction projects simultaneously
Overseeing projects typically valued between £1m and £10m
Taking responsibility for projects from groundworks through to final handover
Overseeing groundworks, structural and steel frame packages
Managing the completion of the building envelope
Coordinating internal works and fit-out packages
Supporting and overseeing Site Managers and project teams
Managing and coordinating subcontractors and trades
Monitoring programmes and ensuring key milestones are achieved
Attending and leading client and project meetings
Maintaining strong relationships with clients, consultants and subcontractors
Ensuring projects are delivered to the required quality standards
Maintaining high standards of health & safety across all projects
Ensuring all necessary site and project documentation is maintained
Identifying and resolving potential issues before they impact project delivery
Overseeing snagging, completion and final handover
Contracts Manager – The Company The company is an established main contractor delivering projects across both the public and private sectors.
They undertake a varied portfolio of new build and refurbishment projects across commercial, education, industrial, residential and other sectors, offering the successful Contracts Manager exposure to a broad range of construction projects.
Projects typically range from approximately £1m to £10m, providing the opportunity to manage schemes through the complete construction process rather than focusing on one particular stage or sector.
The business has built a strong reputation around quality, project delivery and maintaining long-term relationships with its clients.
Contracts Manager – The Ideal Candidate The successful Contracts Manager will ideally come from a main contracting background and have previous experience managing multiple construction projects simultaneously.
You should have:
Previous Contracts Manager experience with a main contractor
Experience managing 2–3 projects at any one time
Experience delivering projects between £1m and £10m
Strong knowledge of the full construction lifecycle
Experience taking projects from groundworks through steel frame, envelope, internal works, fit-out and handover
New build and refurbishment experience
Strong subcontractor and trade management experience
Good programme and project management skills
Strong client-facing and communication skills
A good understanding of construction health & safety
SMSTS
First Aid
CSCS
Experience across commercial, education, industrial or residential construction would be beneficial, although a strong main contracting background and demonstrable experience delivering projects through the full construction lifecycle will be the priority.
Contracts Manager – The Opportunity This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Contracts Manager looking to join an established main contractor with a strong and varied project portfolio.
You will be given responsibility for multiple schemes and have the opportunity to manage projects from initial construction stages through to successful completion and handover.
If you are an experienced Contracts Manager from a main contracting background and would like to discuss the opportunity in more detail, please apply with an up-to-date CV or contact Alex at One Way on for a confidential conversation.
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