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.
Experience
- 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.
Technical Knowledge
- 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.
Qualifications
- Relevant qualification in Construction Management, Project Management, Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveying or a related discipline.
Skills & Competencies
- 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.
Desirable Criteria
- 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.