Design and Contracts Manager - Remote - Up to £68k - Permanent
Are you a technically minded Contracts Manager who enjoys getting hands-on with design as well as managing projects from start to finish?
We're looking for an experienced Contracts Manager to join a specialist business, combining AutoCAD design, project management and commercial responsibility. You'll play a key role in developing practical, cost-effective design solutions and ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget and to the highest standards. You'll take ownership of allocated projects, overseeing the design process, managing budgets and programmes, and building strong relationships with customers, suppliers and internal teams.
Key Details:
- Job Title: Design and Contracts Manager
- Location: Remote with occasional travel (1 - 2 times a month) to local office (however, onsite every day in Reading for first month, but accommodation is paid for)
- Salary: £60k - £68k, DOE + discretionary bonus (10 - 15%)
- Working Hours: 07:30 - 16:30, Monday - Friday
Responsibilities:
- Design & AutoCAD: Produce, amend and review technical drawings, ensuring designs meet project specifications and performance requirements.
- Project management: Coordinate projects from initial brief through to production and delivery, managing timelines, resources and customer expectations.
- Commercial management: Control budgets, monitor costs, manage variations and identify opportunities to maximise profitability.
- Technical coordination: Work with architects, structural engineers and internal teams to resolve design challenges and deliver effective solutions.
- Value engineering: Improve designs and identify cost efficiencies without compromising quality.
- Reporting & quality: Maintain project trackers, monitor performance and ensure quality standards and documentation are maintained.
Requirements:
- At least five years' experience in construction contracts management, project management or technical design.
- Practical AutoCAD experience, with the ability to produce and amend technical drawings.
- Strong commercial awareness, including budgeting, cost control and contract variations.
- Excellent organisational, communication and problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, and project management software.
- A relevant degree, HND, BTEC or equivalent qualification.
- Full UK driving licence.
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