Contracts Manager in Essex

Contracts Manager | Witham (UK Travel Required) | Full Time | Up to £45,000 per annum DOE Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am–5:00pm, with occasional nights away and out-of-hours work required Our client is a leading manufacturer, supplier and installer of temporary fencing, site hoarding and barriers, with over 20 locations across the UK, Ireland and mainland Europe. Producing more than 1.6 million units each year, the business serves a wide range of sectors, including construction and security, with a focus on innovation and sustainability. The Role The Contracts Manager will be responsible for planning, coordinating and overseeing allocated subcontract installation works, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, within scope and to the required quality standards. Acting as a key link between customers, subcontractors and internal teams, you will help ensure the successful delivery of contracts from initial instruction through to completion. Key Responsibilities Plan, manage and oversee subcontract installation works from initial instruction through to completion Conduct site visits to assess queries, issues and variations, developing appropriate plans to resolve them Coordinate subcontractors to ensure work plans, specifications, timescales and safety requirements are followed Monitor site progress, quality, compliance and health and safety standards through scheduled and ad hoc visits Carry out post-completion inspections to ensure work meets contractual requirements, design specifications and quality expectations Act as the main operational contact for allocated customers, responding to and resolving issues professionally Provide regular updates to the Operations Manager on progress, workload, risks and issues Support office-based teams to ensure the smooth delivery of contracts Attend project reviews, customer meetings and subcontractor briefings as required Provide departmental cover during periods of absence where necessary Requirements Essential Proven experience in a Contracts Manager, Project Manager or similar operational role within construction, manufacturing, installations or a subcontracted environment Experience managing multiple workstreams or sites simultaneously, from planning through to completion Strong understanding of site operations, quality assurance and safe systems of work Experience coordinating subcontractors, monitoring performance and resolving issues Ability to interpret drawings, specifications and work instructions Excellent organisation and planning skills, with the ability to prioritise workloads and meet deadlines Strong problem-solving skills and a practical, solutions-focused approach Effective written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to liaise confidently with customers, subcontractors and internal teams High attention to detail and commitment to delivering work to agreed standards Competent IT skills, including Microsoft Office and project or job-tracking systems Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel extensively across the UK Desirable Experience conducting site inspections and overseeing installation works What's In It For You Salary of up to £45,000 per annum, depending on experience Fully expensed company car Laptop and mobile phone provided Company pension Secure parking What's next? It's easy! Click “APPLY” now! We can't wait to hear from you! Your data will be handled in line with GDPR. TPBN1_UKTJ