Details:
- Salary: £50,000 - 60,000 - Annum
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Annum
- Location: Wolverhampton West Midlands (County)
- Date: 2 days ago
Description:
CONTRACTS MANAGER
Location: Wolverhampton
Salary: £50,000 – £60,000 per annum
Sector: Highways / Specialist Subcontracting
Type: Permanent
The Company
Our client is a well-established specialist subcontractor operating within the highways sector, delivering specialist works to major contractors and highways clients across the UK.
Due to continued growth and a strong forward order book, they are looking to appoint an experienced Contracts Manager to join their team in Wolverhampton.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Contracts Manager looking to take responsibility for a portfolio of highways projects and play an important role within a growing specialist business.
The Role
As Contracts Manager, you will be responsible for the successful commercial and operational delivery of multiple highways projects, working closely with clients, main contractors, site teams and subcontractors.
You will oversee projects from initial award through to completion, ensuring they are delivered safely, on programme, to specification and within budget.
Key responsibilities will include:
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Managing multiple highways contracts and projects simultaneously
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Taking overall responsibility for project delivery and performance
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Liaising with main contractors, clients and other project stakeholders
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Managing site teams, subcontractors and suppliers
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Reviewing programmes, progress and project requirements
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Monitoring project costs, variations and commercial performance
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Identifying and managing contractual risks
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Supporting project planning, mobilisation and delivery
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Ensuring all works are carried out in accordance with relevant health & safety requirements
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Attending site and client meetings as required
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Managing project documentation, reporting and contract administration
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Working closely with Quantity Surveyors and senior management
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Ensuring projects are completed on time, within budget and to the required quality standards
The Candidate
The successful candidate will have proven experience working as a Contracts Manager within the highways sector, ideally for a specialist subcontractor or similar contractor.
You should be commercially aware, organised and confident dealing with main contractors, clients and operational teams.
Essential requirements:
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Proven experience as a Contracts Manager within the highways sector
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Strong understanding of highways construction and specialist subcontracting
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Experience managing multiple projects/contracts
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Strong commercial and contractual awareness
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Excellent communication and client management skills
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Ability to manage site teams and subcontractors
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Black CSCS Manager/Professional card – essential
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Full UK driving licence
The role would suit an experienced Highways Contracts Manager who is looking for a long-term position with an established specialist subcontractor and the opportunity to take genuine responsibility for project delivery.
Package
Salary: £50,000 – £60,000 depending on experience
Permanent position based from Wolverhampton, with travel to project sites as required