Details:
- Salary: £75,000 - 85,000 - Annum
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Annum
- Location: Watford
- Date: 3 days ago
Description:
About the Opportunity
Our client is an established and growing construction contractor delivering a diverse range of projects across the commercial, residential and refurbishment sectors.
Due to continued growth and an expanding workload, they are seeking an experienced Contracts Manager to oversee multiple projects and support the successful delivery of construction operations across London and the South East.
The Role
Reporting directly to senior leadership, the Contracts Manager will take responsibility for the overall management, coordination and performance of several projects simultaneously.
You will provide leadership to project teams, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on programme, within budget and to the highest standards of quality and client satisfaction.
Key Responsibilities
Oversee multiple construction projects from pre-construction through to completion
Manage Site Managers, Project Managers and project delivery teams
Ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently and profitably
Monitor programme performance and drive project progress
Review and manage project budgets, costs and commercial performance
Attend client, consultant and subcontractor meetings
Support procurement and supply chain management activities
Manage project risk and implement mitigation strategies
Ensure quality standards and compliance requirements are achieved
Provide regular project reporting to senior management
Build and maintain strong client relationships Requirements
Proven experience as a Contracts Manager within the construction industry
Strong background delivering new build, residential and refurbishment projects
Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously
Excellent knowledge of construction methodologies and project delivery
Strong commercial awareness and contractual understanding
Excellent leadership and people management skills
Ability to build and maintain client relationships
Strong communication and organisational skills
Full UK driving licence Ideal Candidate
Strong leadership and team management abilities
Commercial and operational awareness
Excellent planning and organisational skills
Proactive problem-solving capability
Ability to manage competing priorities
High standards of professionalism and accountability
Client-focused approach
Ability to drive performance and project success Benefits
£80,000 - £85,000 basic salary
25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
5% employer pension contribution
Career progression opportunities
Long-term pipeline of secured work
Collaborative and supportive management team