Location: Head Office Northampton
Contract: Full-time / Permanent
Background
Our client is a family-run main contractor specialising in the design, installation and refurbishment of premium steel-framed buildings. Quality, precision and client-focused delivery are at the heart of everything the company does. They are on a fast-growing upward trajectory, with increasing project momentum and an expanding pipeline. This is an exciting time to join the company, offering the right applicant autonomy and responsibility.
Role Overview
The Contracts Manager will take overall responsibility for the coordination, management and successful delivery of assigned projects, ensuring they are completed safely, profitably, on programme, within budget, and to clearly defined quality standards.
This is a pivotal role working closely with the Directors, Site Management and supply chain partners. Youll lead from pre-start through to handover, ensuring the effective utilisation of people, subcontractors and resources throughout the project lifecycle.
Key Responsibilities
Own end-to-end delivery of assigned projects, ensuring they are completed on time, to the highest standard, and within budget.
Liaise with Directors to ensure sites are adequately resourced and supported.
Develop construction programmes and delivery methodology and communicate clearly to site management.
Produce and manage procurement schedules to ensure materials and subcontract packages align with programme milestones.
Place subcontract orders in a timely manner and manage subcontractor performance, progress, quality and compliance.
Ensure the Construction Phase Plan is issued, reviewed and approved prior to commencement, and that site H&S documentation remains robust and current.
Conduct and/or oversee health & safety assessments and inspections, driving a proactive and positive safety culture.
Administer projects in accordance with contractual conditions, ensuring key clauses are understood and communicated to relevant stakeholders.
Partner with Site Management to ensure adequate labour and subcontract resources are provided and maintained to meet programme requirements.
Manage expectations, maintain strong working relationships, and provide clear updates on progress, risks and solutions.
Prepare and present reports to senior management, including progress reports, commercial position, procurement and site performance.About You
5+ years experience planning, directing and delivering construction projects (ideally as a main contractor), with a proven track record of delivering projects on time, on budget and to a high standard.
Proactive approach - identifying and mitigating risks across programme, supply chain, resourcing and health & safety.
Strong organisational skills with the ability to maintain pace and structure across multiple projects.
High standards of quality, safety and professionalism.
Commercial awareness and strong procurement and subcontract management capability.
Confident stakeholder management skills and clear reporting ability.
Able to manage programme, procurement, labour, subcontractors and reporting simultaneously.
Flexible and hands-on with a can-do attitude.
Willingness to travel - projects cover most of mainland England.Benefits & Package
Competitive salary
Opportunity to work with a growing, family-run main contractor delivering premium projects nationwide
High autonomy and real responsibility
Supportive team culture with a strong focus on quality and delivery
Salary description
£70000.00 - £75000.00 per year