Contract Manager
3 days ago
Birmingham
Contracts Manager Central Birmingham Full-time, 36.25 hours per week (8:50–16:50 or 7:50–15:50, Monday–Friday): £35,000-£40,000 Depending on experience A well-established specialist manufacturing company in central Birmingham is seeking an experienced Contracts Manager to join their team. This is a pivotal role within the organisation, responsible for overseeing contracts from conception to completion, ensuring smooth communication across departments and delivering projects on time and to specification. Key Responsibilities • Act as the main point of contact between the company, architects, and main contractors, • Manage design queries through meetings, RFIs, and regular communication, • Review and understand project programmes to align manufacturing and installation schedules, • Arrange and oversee site surveys when required, • Brief internal manufacturing teams on all project requirements, • Manage CAD/drawing production and issue drawings for client approval, • Coordinate with subcontractors, ensuring full understanding of project details, • Oversee material procurement and monitor the full manufacturing process, • Prepare RAMS and method statements, • Produce monthly applications for payment, including vesting certificates where applicable, • Manage and cost project variations, • Attend site meetings and oversee on-site installation activities, • Prepare and negotiate final accounts, • Compile and issue O&M manuals, • Identify snags and ensure completion within project timelines Requirements • Minimum 2 years’ experience in a similar Contracts Manager role or strong relevant experience, • Knowledge of joinery and/or architectural metalwork, • Strong communication skills, attention to detail, and a proactive, committed approach, • BTEC, HNC, NVQ or equivalent qualification in a construction-related discipline Benefits • Car allowance (after probation), • Free on-site parking, • Company pension, • Life insurance, • 26 days annual leave + bank holidays (including 4 days over Christmas & New Year), • £35,000-£40,000 Depending on experience