Contracts Manager

Contracts Manager - Wiltshire, Berkshire, London

Salary: £75,000 to £80,000 + Car allowance
Location: Wiltshire, Berkshire, Hampshire and London
Project Values: £500k to £4 million
Sectors: Commercial and Accommodation Refurbishment, Fire Remediation, Recladding, Building Safety and General Construction

We are working with an established main contractor looking to appoint an experienced Contracts Manager to oversee a portfolio of projects across the region between Wiltshire and London.

The contractor delivers a broad range of refurbishment projects, including commercial properties and accommodation schemes, alongside fire remediation, recladding, façade, building safety and general construction works.

With a strong pipeline of secured work, the business requires someone who can take responsibility for multiple schemes at different stages. Projects typically range from £500k to £4 million, and the Contracts Manager will be fully involved throughout the project lifecycle, from initial client discussions and bidding through to pre-construction, programming, delivery and handover.

This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially aware Contracts Manager who is comfortable overseeing multiple projects, developing client relationships and supporting the business in securing repeat work.

The Role

As Contracts Manager, you will take overall responsibility for a portfolio of projects across Wiltshire, Berkshire, Hampshire and London.

You will work closely with clients, pre-construction teams, commercial departments, Site Managers and specialist subcontractors to ensure each project is properly planned and successfully delivered.

Your responsibilities will include:

Overseeing multiple construction projects valued between £500k and £4 million
Managing commercial and accommodation refurbishment schemes
Overseeing fire remediation, building safety, façade and recladding projects
Taking responsibility for projects from tender and pre-construction through to completion and handover
Attending and leading client, progress and project meetings
Supporting bids, tenders and client presentations
Reviewing tender information, drawings, specifications and project requirements
Developing pre-construction programmes and detailed construction programmes
Producing project delivery plans, methodologies and sequencing strategies
Supporting the mobilisation and set-up of new projects
Managing Site Managers and project delivery teams
Coordinating subcontractors, suppliers and specialist packages
Working closely with the commercial team to monitor costs, variations and financial performance
Monitoring progress against programme and implementing recovery plans where required
Ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget and to the required quality standards
Identifying design, programme, commercial and operational risks
Ensuring compliance with drawings, specifications, building regulations and relevant fire and building safety requirements
Managing project reporting and providing progress updates to clients and senior management
Overseeing snagging, practical completion, handover and defects management
Building long-term client relationships and supporting the business in securing repeat workAbout You

We are looking for an experienced Contracts Manager with a strong main contracting or refurbishment background who is comfortable managing the full lifecycle of multiple projects.

Ideally, you will have:

Previous experience as a Contracts Manager within the construction industry
Experience working for a main contractor, refurbishment contractor or specialist contractor
A proven track record of managing projects valued between £500k and £4 million
Experience delivering commercial and accommodation refurbishment schemes
Experience managing projects within occupied, operational or live environments
Knowledge of fire remediation, building safety, recladding or façade projects would be beneficial
Previous involvement in bids, tenders and pre-construction activities
Experience attending and leading client and tender meetings
Strong programming and project-planning experience
Experience producing and reviewing pre-construction and construction programmes
Strong subcontractor and supply chain management experience
Experience managing and supporting Site Managers and project teams
Good commercial awareness, including cost control, variations and project forecasting
Strong client-facing and stakeholder-management skills
A thorough understanding of health & safety, quality and construction compliance
SMSTS, CSCS and First Aid qualifications would be advantageous
The ability to travel between projects across Wiltshire and LondonHow to Apply

If you would like to discuss this opportunity in confidence, please apply below or contact James Mitchell at Hays

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