At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage asbestos removal projects, ensuring safety and compliance while building client relationships.
- Company: Join a growing team in a supportive environment focused on safety and quality.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, profit share, private medical insurance, and ongoing professional development.
- Other info: Flexible working hours with opportunities for long-term career progression.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a vital industry while advancing your career.
- Qualifications: Experience in contracts management and strong knowledge of asbestos legislation required.
The predicted salary is between 45000 - 50000 £ per year.
- Senior Contracts Manager
- Locations: Cornwall | Exeter | Southampton | South Wales
Salary
£45,000–£50,000 + Profit Share + Benefits
Contract
Full-time, Permanent
About the Role
- We're looking for an experienced
- Contracts Manager to join our growing team. With opportunities available across
Cornwall, Exeter, Southampton and South Wales , this is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in delivering asbestos removal and remediation projects safely, efficiently and to the highest industry standards.
You'll take ownership of contracts from initial client enquiry through to project completion, building strong customer relationships, preparing quotations, planning resources and ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget and in full compliance with HSE legislation.
This is a varied role combining commercial, operational and client-facing responsibilities, making it ideal for someone who enjoys managing projects, leading teams and developing long-term customer relationships.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage asbestos removal and remediation projects from enquiry through to successful completion.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with existing clients while identifying opportunities to develop new business.
- Attend site visits to assess works, prepare quotations and provide technical advice.
- Produce site-specific
- Risk Assessments and
Method Statements (RAMS) , ensuring full compliance with HSE legislation and company procedures.
- Notify enforcing authorities where required and ensure all project documentation is completed accurately.
- Plan and coordinate labour, subcontractors, equipment and resources to meet project deadlines.
- Oversee site teams to ensure works are completed safely, efficiently and to the highest quality standards.
- Carry out regular site audits and health & safety inspections.
- Ensure operatives are appropriately trained, competent and equipped for each project.
- Maintain accurate contract documentation, job files and project records.
- Monitor project performance, costs and profitability while ensuring excellent customer service throughout.
- Work collaboratively with internal teams, suppliers and subcontractors to deliver successful outcomes.
About You
We're looking for someone who combines strong operational experience with excellent commercial awareness and leadership skills.
You'll ideally have
- Previous experience as a Contracts Manager, Project Manager or Senior Supervisor within asbestos removal or a similar regulated construction environment.
- Strong knowledge of asbestos legislation, HSE guidance and industry best practice.
- Experience preparing quotations, RAMS and project programmes.
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
- The ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Strong commercial awareness with experience delivering profitable contracts.
- A proactive, organised and solutions-focused approach.
- Full UK Driving Licence.
- Technical Knowledge
You should demonstrate a good working knowledge of
- Asbestos removal legislation and HSE requirements
- Risk assessment and method statement preparation
- Safe asbestos removal techniques
- Enclosure construction and site setup
- Decontamination procedures
- Waste packaging and disposal requirements
- Health & Safety compliance and site auditing
- Contractor and subcontractor management
What We Offer
- Competitive salary of
- £45,000–£50,000
- Profit Share Bonus
- Company Pension Scheme
- Private Medical Insurance
- Group Life Insurance
- Company vehicle or car allowance (where applicable)
- Ongoing professional development and training
- Long-term career progression within a growing business
- Supportive and collaborative team environment
- Working Hours
- Monday to Friday,
Due to the nature of the role, flexibility is required to meet operational and client requirements.
Locations
We are currently recruiting across
- Cornwall
- Exeter
- Southampton
- South Wales
Applicants should either be based within these areas or be willing to travel throughout their region.
Senior Contract Manager in Exeter employer: Winners Recruitment Ltd
Winners Recruitment Ltd is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment where you can lead impactful asbestos remediation projects across beautiful locations like Cornwall and Exeter. With a strong emphasis on employee growth, we provide comprehensive training and development opportunities, fostering a culture of collaboration and innovation that empowers you to excel in your role while making a meaningful difference in the community.
