Contracts Manager

Location: Essex
Salary: Up to £50,000 per annum
Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm

The Opportunity

An established specialist construction contractor is looking to recruit an experienced Contracts Manager to oversee the operational and commercial delivery of projects.

Working across construction, groundworks and civil engineering projects, you will ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently and profitably, from initial planning through to completion.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the operational and commercial management of projects from pre-commencement to completion.

• Plan and manage project programmes, ensuring works are delivered on time and within budget.

• Monitor project costs, progress, resources, quality and client satisfaction.

• Carry out regular site visits to monitor performance and standards.

• Organise project planning, tender handover and pre-start meetings.

• Manage and support site managers, operatives and subcontractors.

• Allocate labour, plant, materials and resources effectively.

• Price smaller projects, additional works and variations.

• Monitor project costs and profitability, maintaining accurate commercial records.

• Oversee procurement and ensure materials and subcontractor services represent best value.

• Maintain relationships with clients, suppliers and subcontractors.

• Promote high standards of health, safety and environmental compliance.

• Ensure risk assessments, site documentation and safety records are maintained.

• Carry out site inspections and address safety and quality concerns.

Skills & Experience

• Significant experience in a Contracts Manager or similar construction management role.

• Ideally a minimum of 10 years' construction industry experience.

• Strong knowledge of groundworks and civil engineering processes.

• Experience managing multiple projects, site teams and subcontractors.

• Good understanding of construction programmes and commercial management.

• Strong knowledge of health and safety legislation.

• Excellent leadership, organisational and problem-solving skills.

• Strong commercial awareness and communication abilities.

• Black CSCS Card or CCDO qualification.

• SMSTS and First Aid at Work qualifications.

• Relevant construction qualification desirable.

• Full UK driving licence essential.

Benefits:

• Company pension.

• Private medical insurance following successful probation.

• On-site parking.

• Site travel predominantly across Essex and London, with occasional travel further afield.