Contracts Manager

Key Responsibilities:

• Project Manage: Programme, schedule & supervise sub-contractors including in-house workforce; prepare and manage to meet critical dates.

• Site Management: Conduct site safety inspections, deliver toolbox talks, and prepare risk assessments, method statements, and construction phase plans.

• Financial Oversight: Certify sub-contractor payments, issue orders, review valuations, and ensure projects adhere to budgetary constraints.

• Collaboration: Liaise with stakeholders, including Depot and Regional Managers, Group Estates Director, and Group Chairman, attending meetings as required.

• Compliance: Ensure projects follow the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974, Construction (Design & Management) Regulations 2015, and company quality assurance procedures.

• Documentation: Review variation quotations, record project cost, maintenance files, reports, maintaining accurate administrative records throughout the project life-cycle.

Day-to-Day Duties:

• Supervising teams on-site.

• Raising site instructions and overseeing progress checks.

• Preparing end-of-project reports, including final accounts and maintenance files.

• Assisting in financial matters and ensuring projects are running efficiently.

• Acting as the Company Safety Officer on-site, promoting a safe working environment.

 Essential Requirements

 To succeed in this role, you must have: 

• A valid CSCS Card (black).

• SMSTS certification.

• A full driving licence.

• Knowledge of groundworks and various site trades.

• Strong IT skills and the ability to use project management software.

• Proven ability to oversee multiple projects simultaneously.

• A self-motivated and organised mindset.

• Willingness to travel and stay away from home as needed.

 What You Will Get in Return:

• Competitive salary and bonus scheme

• Company car

• Generous holiday allowance (rising with service)

• Option to sell or carry over up to 5 days holiday

• Christmas Shutdown

• Early finish Friday

• Cycle to work scheme

• Group pension

• Annual salary review (each January)

• Life Assurance (2x annual salary)

• Personal Accident Insurance

• Free onsite parking

• Employee assistance program

• Training and progression opportunities

• Family-run and well-established, secure company (trading over 90 years)

• Open door policy

• Employee Referral scheme

• Benefits scheme (discounted retailers scheme)

• Corporate Eyecare Scheme through Specsavers

 Equal Opportunities

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We thank you in advance for your interest in this role and our company. If you require any reasonable adjustments for your interview, please advise our recruitment team as soon as possible.

Important Notice to Recruitment Agencies

Any unsolicited CVs will be sent at the recruitment agency’s own risk and will be interpreted as gifts. We have no liability to you for any fee or otherwise. We reserve the right to engage with candidates directly without entering into your terms and conditions for this vacancy. By submitting an unsolicited CV to us or any member of our staff, you accept these terms as the default position. If we require your assistance with any vacancy, we will contact you directly.

The company is unable to sponsor employment of international workers in this role. You will be required to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK.