Contracts Manager – Construction

We have an excellent opportunity for an experienced Contracts Manager to join an established construction business, overseeing multiple projects and ensuring works are delivered safely, efficiently and to a high standard.

This is a varied, hands-on position that will see you acting as a key point of contact for clients, site teams and subcontractors. You will take responsibility for the day-to-day management of works across your allocated sites, ensuring programmes, quality standards and budgets are maintained.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage subcontractors across multiple live sites, ensuring works are completed to the required quality and programme.
• Act as the main point of contact between site management teams, clients and subcontractors.
• Attend pre-start, progress and site meetings, communicating actions and issues to the relevant parties.
• Manage labour and material costs in line with agreed budgets.
• Review subcontractor invoices alongside the surveying team and identify any discrepancies or pay less requirements.
• Assess new subcontractors and ensure their workmanship meets the required company standards.
• Ensure subcontractors have the appropriate PPE, RPE, insurances and health & safety documentation in place.
• Monitor the quality of works being completed and proactively address any areas of concern.
• Identify works falling outside the original contract scope and communicate these to the commercial/surveying team.
• Liaise with the Buyer to coordinate the purchase and timely delivery of materials to site.
• Monitor and enforce the company’s Health & Safety procedures across all projects.
• Prepare and deliver toolbox talks as required.
• Maintain strong relationships with clients and represent the business professionally at all times.

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for an experienced construction professional who is comfortable managing subcontractors and multiple workstreams while maintaining strong relationships with clients and site teams.

You will need to be organised, commercially aware and confident dealing with issues on site. A strong understanding of construction health & safety, quality standards and subcontractor management is essential.

You should be proactive and solutions-focused, with the ability to identify potential problems early and ensure they are dealt with before they impact programme, cost or quality.

The Opportunity

This is an excellent opportunity to join an established construction business in a responsible and varied Contracts Manager position. You will have autonomy across your projects while working closely with the wider commercial and operational teams.

Location: Various sites, with occasional meetings at the company’s Fleet office.

Ref: 4567JR