Details:
- Salary: £60,000 - 70,000 - Annum
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Annum
- Location: London
- Date: 13 hours ago
Description:
Contracts Manager – Architectural Metalwork & Structural Steel
Lead Projects. Drive Performance. Deliver Excellence.
Metal Works has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Contracts Manager to join our growing team.
Specialising in architectural metalwork and structural steel, we deliver projects across London that demand quality craftsmanship, technical expertise and outstanding project coordination. We are looking for a proactive, commercially minded professional who can take ownership of multiple projects and drive them from initial handover through to successful completion.
This is an opportunity to play a key role in our continued growth, working closely with clients, designers, production teams and site personnel to ensure every project is delivered safely, efficiently, on programme and to the highest standards.
The Role
As Contracts Manager, you will take responsibility for a varied portfolio of architectural metalwork and structural steel projects across London. You will oversee the full project lifecycle, coordinating design, procurement, manufacture and installation while maintaining control of programme, quality, costs and commercial performance.
Key responsibilities include:
* End-to-end project management: Take ownership of contracts from initial handover through design coordination, procurement, production, installation and final completion.
* Client and stakeholder management: Build strong working relationships with clients, architects, consultants, main contractors, suppliers and internal teams.
* Design coordination: Review drawings, specifications and technical information, ensuring design issues and interfaces are identified and resolved promptly.
* Programme management: Develop, monitor and manage project programmes, coordinating resources and activities to maintain progress and meet key deadlines.
* Commercial control: Monitor project costs, variations, valuations and financial performance, identifying opportunities to protect and improve margins.
* Production and installation coordination: Work closely with workshop and site teams to ensure materials, fabrication and installation activities are properly planned and coordinated.
* Quality and compliance: Ensure work meets contractual requirements, technical specifications and the expected standards of workmanship.
* Risk and problem-solving: Identify potential delays, technical challenges and commercial risks, taking a proactive approach to resolving issues.
* Meetings and reporting: Attend client and site meetings, communicate progress clearly and maintain accurate project records.
* Health and safety: Promote safe working practices and ensure projects are delivered in accordance with relevant health and safety requirements.
About You
You will be an organised, commercially aware and solutions-focused Contracts Manager who understands the demands of construction projects and knows how to bring people together to achieve successful outcomes.
Ideally, you will have:
* Proven experience in contracts management, project management or a similar role within construction.
* Experience in architectural metalwork, structural steel, fabrication or a closely related sector.
* A strong understanding of construction drawings, specifications, programmes and installation processes.
* The ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail.
* Good commercial awareness, including costs, variations, contractual obligations and project profitability.
* Excellent communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
* A proactive approach to planning, decision-making and resolving problems.
* The ability to work effectively with clients, designers, production teams and site personnel.
You will have the opportunity to take real ownership of projects, make a tangible contribution to our continued growth and work alongside a team committed to delivering high-quality architectural metalwork and structural steel solutions.
If you are ready to take the next step in your career and bring your technical, commercial and organisational skills to a growing business, we would like to hear from you.
Apply Now
If you have the experience, drive and commercial understanding to manage complex metalwork and structural steel projects from start to finish, we would love to hear from you.
Contracts Manager – Architectural Metalwork & Structural Steel