Contracts manager

Contracts Manager ndash; Midlands Construction ndash; Main Contractor The Contracts Manager role We currently have an opportunity for a Contracts Manager for a Design Build contractor. As Contracts Manager the role will involve overseeing several projects valued at GBP2 Million to GBP20 Million across a diverse range of sectors including education, healthcare, commercial and industrial. The role will oversee teams of Project Managers and Site Managers to ensure the safe, timely and successful delivery of projects. Why you would want to work there * Projects local to where you live. With an established presence in the midlands spanning decades they enjoy a large degree of repeat, local and diverse range of business. * Home and flexible working. They recognise that getting their best from their people and being a place where people want to work means being a flexible employer. * Real career opportunities and career paths. Their whole philosophy as a business is to promote from within and set clear milestones for people to advance their career and gain promotions. * Investment in your career and qualifications. A company that consistently invests in the careers of their people by paying for professional membership or funding new qualifications and training. * Recession proof as it gets. Financially stable and secure the company carries zero debt and has a pipeline of work stretching into 2024 and beyond. * Financial reward. In addition to offering competitive salaries their staff enjoy car allowances, pension, private healthcare, generous holiday entitlement, flexible benefits, travel allowances, expenses and regular pay reviews. Contracts Manager role and responsibilities The Contracts Manager position will be responsible to a Construction Director ndash; overseeing the safe and timely delivery of projects including: * Attend post tender and pre-contract meetings * Assist with selection of subcontractors * Working with the Planning teams on programming and on-going short term programmes in conjunction with Project Managers * Oversee site set up including all services and utilities * Oversee method statements and risk assessments. * Ensure all works are carried out with strict adherence of Health Safety law and company policy * Work with the Design Managers to understand the technical and design requirements of the project * Ensure the accurate and timely dissemination of technical information * Allocation of labour and management resources * Work with Buyers and the Commercial team to ensure timely delivery of plant and materials * Produce progress reports * Maintain levels of quality and attention to detail * Work closely with and develop relationships with clients * Motivate and manage operations staff including Project Managers, Site Managers, Forepersons and Engineers * Manage and develop sub-contractor relationships * Attend and chair key meetings with key stake holders * Use of company systems and processes and applying best practice The company The company has already established an excellent reputation as a great place to work. Combined with strong financials, a healthy order book and excellent client relationships; they are well positioned to expand considerably over the next 5 years. They operate as a main contractor on Traditional and Design Build contracts typically valued at GBP2 Million to GBP20 Million. With a diverse portfolio their clients include local authorities, the NHS, private developers and end users. They have a pipeline of projects across education, healthcare, commercial, care homes and industrial/logistics. They have ambitious targets to grow the business in a sustainable and profitable way so there will be excellent opportunities to progress beyond the Contracts Manager role. Established for several decades they have a network of offices across the country and the midlands office is one of their most successful. Requirements Successful applicants will have a proven track record of undertaking the role of Contracts Manager for a main contractor who undertake projects of a similar size and nature. In addition successful applicants should hold an HNC or degree level qualification in a construction discipline or be from a trades background. Construction Senior Talent and our partner clients are equal opportunities employers