Contracts Manager
9 days ago
Cambridgeshire
A well-established and rapidly growing main contractor based in Stevenage is looking to appoint an experienced Contracts Manager to join their operational team. The company delivers a range of refurbishment, fit-out, industrial, commercial and education projects across the South East, with a growing order book and strong pipeline of work. This is an excellent opportunity for a Contracts Manager looking to join a progressive contractor and take responsibility for the successful delivery of multiple projects from pre-construction through to completion. As Contracts Manager, you will oversee the successful delivery of projects, working closely with Site Managers, Quantity Surveyors, clients, consultants and subcontractors. Key responsibilities will include: • Managing multiple projects from pre-construction through to completion, • Overall responsibility for programme, quality, health & safety and commercial performance, • Managing and supporting Project Managers and site teams, • Reviewing project programmes and ensuring key milestones are achievedManaging client and consultant relationships, • Overseeing subcontractors and supply chain performance, • Attending progress meetings and providing regular project updates, • Monitoring project costs and working closely with the commercial team, • Managing variations, contractual issues and potential risks, • Ensuring projects are delivered to the required quality standards, • Supporting the pre-construction and procurement process, • Identifying and managing project risks and opportunities, • Ensuring compliance with company procedures, health & safety requirements and relevant legislation, • Assisting with the successful handover and completion of projects The ideal person will have: • Previous experience as a Contracts Manager with a main contractor, • Strong experience within refurbishment, fit-out, commercial, industrial or education projects, • Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously, • Strong knowledge of construction processes, programmes and contract management, • Excellent client and subcontractor management skills, • Strong commercial awareness, • Good understanding of health & safety and quality requirements, • Excellent communication and organisational skills, • The ability to lead project teams and drive projects through to successful completion, • A proactive and commercially minded approach Salary: Competitive, depending on experience + package #J-18808-Ljbffr
