At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead new build residential projects, ensuring quality and safety standards are met.
- Company: Join a leading construction company with a strong reputation in the industry.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, company vehicle, pension scheme, and health cash plan.
- Other info: Long-term career stability and opportunities for progression await you.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on housing developments while advancing your career.
- Qualifications: Degree in a related field and experience in managing residential projects.
The predicted salary is between 55000 - 60000 £ per year.
Salary: £55,000 - £60,000 + vehicle / package
Location: Magherafelt, Northern Ireland
Are you looking for a Contracts Manager role? Interested in working for a leading Construction Company? VANRATH are recruiting a Contracts Manager to work for a leading Construction Company in Magherafelt, Northern Ireland. The business is looking for a Contracts Manager to lead the delivery of a new build residential project comprising houses and apartments in the Mid Ulster area. This will suit a Contracts Manager with similar project experience that can come on board and hit the ground running. This is a permanent opportunity with an organisation that can provide long term career stability and progression.
Remuneration: £55,000 - £60,000 + vehicle / package
Package Includes:
- Company vehicle
- Pension Scheme
- Life Assurance
- Health Cash Plan Membership
Role Overview:
Oversee the successful delivery of new build residential houses and apartments from infrastructure and groundworks through to completion. Projects are primarily in the Mid-Ulster area. Manage and coordinate subcontractors on site to ensure works are delivered safely, on programme and to the required quality standards.
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee multiple new build residential developments and monitor progress against programme and budget
- Coordinate contractors, subcontractors, consultants, utility providers, and local authorities
- Review and manage project costs, valuations, variations, and forecasts
- Monitor infrastructure, groundworks, roads, sewers, drainage, and housing construction activities
- Identify and mitigate commercial, contractual, and programme risks
- Lead project meetings and provide regular progress reports to the Directors
- Ensure health, safety, environmental, and quality standards are maintained across all sites
- Review contractor performance and drive continuous improvement in delivery and efficiency
- Manage defect resolution and project close-out activities
- Ensure developments meet planning conditions, technical approvals, and adoption requirements where applicable.
The Ideal Person:
- Degree or equivalent qualification in a related discipline
- Experienced Contracts Manager or Project Manager
- Track record delivering new build houses and apartments
- Strong management skills with the ability to get the best out of site teams
- High level of Health and Safety knowledge and application
- Good IT Skills to enable flow of information between those involved in the project, particularly Microsoft Outlook
- Valid CSR card or equivalent
- Excellent communication skills
- Full driving license
For further information on this vacancy, or any other Built Environment job in Belfast or wider Northern Ireland, please apply via the link below or contact Robert Apps for a confidential discussion.
Contracts Manager (New Build Residential) TLNT1_NI in Magherafelt employer: VANRATH
Join a leading Construction Company in Magherafelt, Northern Ireland, where you will have the opportunity to manage exciting new build residential projects while enjoying a supportive work culture that prioritises employee growth and career progression. With a competitive salary package, including a company vehicle, pension scheme, and health cash plan, this role offers not just stability but also a chance to make a meaningful impact in the community through quality construction. Embrace a collaborative environment that values safety, efficiency, and continuous improvement, making it an excellent place for Contracts Managers to thrive.
