Contracts Manager
6 days ago
Oldham
Role: (Senior) Contracts Manager We are looking for an experienced Contracts Manager to lead the delivery of multiple contracts within a fast-paced construction and social housing environment. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in contract performance, operational excellence, and driving continuous improvement across multiple projects and sites. • Proven experience as a Contracts Manager, Senior Contracts Manager, Project Manager or similar construction management role., • Experience managing multiple construction projects/contracts simultaneously., • Strong contractor, subcontractor and supply chain management experience., • Experience managing project budgets, costs, programmes and resources., • Proven experience administering contracts, variations, instructions and change control processes., • Experience monitoring project performance, risk management and compliance., • Experience working directly with clients and maintaining strong stakeholder relationships., • Experience leading, coordinating and developing site teams and/or junior managers., • Strong understanding of construction project lifecycles from mobilisation through to handover., • Sound knowledge of procurement practices and contract administration., • Understanding of pre-contract and post-contract management responsibilities., • Knowledge of construction health & safety legislation and CDM regulations., • Understanding of quality assurance and compliance requirements within construction projects., • Commercial awareness with the ability to identify risks, opportunities and cost‑saving measures., • Relevant qualification in Construction Management, Project Management, Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveying or a related discipline., • Strong leadership and people management skills., • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills., • Strong planning, organisation and project coordination abilities., • Effective problem‑solving and decision‑making skills., • Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver projects within deadlines., • Proficient in Microsoft Excel and project reporting systems., • Ability to produce and present project performance updates to clients and senior stakeholders., • Experience within social housing, planned maintenance, refurbishment or maintenance contracts., • Experience managing small works programmes., • Experience operating in agile or fast‑paced project environments., • Experience mentoring or developing Assistant Contracts Managers or similar roles., • Demonstrable track record of continuous improvement and process optimisation., • Strong reputation for collaborative working and high‑quality project delivery., • Experience inspecting completed works against legislative, contractual and quality standards. #J-18808-Ljbffr