Location: Rotherham
Salary: Up to £70,000 + Package
About the Company
Our client is a well-established and highly respected structural steel and metalwork contractor, delivering major projects across London.
With an excellent reputation for engineering expertise, quality fabrication, and reliable project delivery, the business works on a wide range of high-profile schemes including commercial buildings, logistics facilities, infrastructure projects, and large-scale developments.
Due to continued project wins and a strong pipeline of work, the company is now looking to appoint an experienced Contracts Manager to oversee the successful delivery of structural steel packages.
The Opportunity
This is a key position within the business, responsible for managing structural steel and metalwork projects from award through to completion.
The successful candidate will oversee design coordination, commercial performance, fabrication scheduling, and site delivery, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on programme, and within budget.
Working closely with internal design, fabrication, and erection teams-as well as main contractors and consultants-you will play a central role in ensuring smooth project delivery and maintaining the company's reputation for quality and reliability.
Key Responsibilities
Manage structural steel projects from contract award through fabrication and site erection to final completion.
Coordinate design and detailing teams to ensure drawings are issued accurately and in line with programme requirements.
Work closely with commercial teams to monitor project costs, variations, and contractual obligations.
Develop and manage project programmes, ensuring fabrication and site activities align with project milestones.
Liaise with main contractors, engineers, architects, and site teams to maintain strong project communication.
Oversee fabrication schedules and coordinate with the workshop to ensure efficient production planning.
Monitor site progress, installation sequencing, and health & safety compliance.
Identify and resolve project risks, design clashes, or programme delays.
Requirements
Proven experience as a Contracts Manager / Project Manager within structural steel or steel construction.
Strong understanding of steel frame design, fabrication, and erection processes.
Experience managing projects within the UK structural steel sector and architectural metalwork
Good commercial awareness and experience managing project budgets and variations.
Excellent organisational and communication skills.
Ability to manage multiple stakeholders including main contractors, engineers, and internal teams.
What's in it for You?
Opportunity to work on major projects across London.
Join a well-established and growing steel contractor with a strong order book.
Competitive salary and benefits package.
Long-term career progression within a respected industry business.
For more information or to apply, please contact Sharon O'Donnell at The Highfield Company
Salary description
£50000.00 - £70000.00 per year