CONTRACTS MANAGER – BUILD PROJECTS. DEVELOP PEOPLE. IMPROVE PERFORMANCE.
North West | Up to £70,000 + £5,000 Car Allowance
Some Contracts Manager positions ask you to follow a system.
This one gives you the opportunity to improve it.
An established North West main contractor is looking for a capable, energetic and commercially aware Contracts Manager to lead the delivery of projects valued between £2 million and £5 million.
Working across schools, offices, new-build apartments and housing developments, you will oversee multiple projects while helping to raise performance across the wider operational team.
This contractor has developed an excellent reputation through dependable delivery, quality workmanship, repeat business and long-term client relationships. The business combines traditional construction values with an ambition to keep developing how it operates.
That is where you come in.
YOUR ROLE
You will provide leadership across a portfolio of regional construction projects, working closely with Site Managers, commercial teams, clients, consultants and supply-chain partners.
Your core responsibility will always be straightforward: consistently deliver successful projects.
However, the business also wants someone who will look beyond the immediate programme. You will be encouraged to question how things are done, challenge the current status quo and introduce sensible improvements that strengthen delivery.
This requires someone with presence, sound judgement and genuine operational experience.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
* Managing multiple projects from pre-construction to final handover
* Taking overall responsibility for programme, quality and operational performance
* Leading, supporting and holding site teams accountable
* Reviewing programmes and implementing recovery plans where required
* Building productive relationships with clients and professional teams
* Working closely with the commercial department to control costs and manage risk
* Ensuring subcontractors and suppliers meet agreed standards
* Identifying operational weaknesses and implementing practical improvements
* Promoting a positive, accountable and safety-led working culture
* Maintaining clear communication throughout every stage of delivery
ABOUT YOU
You will already have experience managing multiple projects for a main contractor, ide...
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