Contracts Manager

OVERVIEW:

We are working with a Berkshire based, family-run construction company that specialises in the restoration of listed buildings, with both private and public sector clientele, including high-net-worth individuals across private estates and specialist architects and nationally recognised organisations

You will be working in a growing business, alongside a highly experienced team to complete a wide range of heritage projects of high value and historic importance. You will be supported by the Managing Director, Technical
Consultants and Accounts Administration.

OBJECTIVE:

A Contracts Manager for this contractor is responsible for the successful completion of projects,
ensuring they are delivered within the contractual timescales and exceed expectations.

Client & Commercial Lead: Serve as the main point of contact for clients and architects, produce accurate quotes/tenders, negotiate supplier deals, and track project costs and variations.

Management of Projects: Run multiple projects from start to finish; creating work programmes, managing site logistics, enforcing quality specs, and handling post-completion snagging.

Team Lead: Supervise site teams and subcontractors, handle scheduling and time tracking, conduct annual reviews, and assist with hiring.

Health & Safety Lead: Act as H&S Manager for your sites by producing RAMS and Construction Phase Plans, delivering inductions, doing inspections, and ensuring CDM compliance.

Work Logistics: Reports to the MD; works Monday - Friday, 07:30-17:00 (with a 1-hour unpaid break).

What We Are Looking For

This role is perfect for an established Contracts Manager, or a high-performing Project Manager looking to take a definitive step up into a senior, strategic position.

Experience: Proven track record within a UK heritage/restoration contractor, managing or exposed to multiple concurrent projects.
Skill-set: Strong commercial acumen, excellent programming skills, and the ability to manage teams.
Credentials: SMSTS, CSCS Black Card, and a full UK driving license.Why Apply?

Step Up: Move away from being site-bound and transition into true operational management.
Stability: Join a contractor with an excellent reputation and a local, Berkshire-based pipeline.If you are interested in this role, please apply to this vacancy and Ryan will be in touch to discuss further.

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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