Contracts Manager (New Build Construction)

We’re recruiting an experienced Contracts Manager for our client in York. The company are a construction main contractor who work on new build construction and refurbishment projects between £2 million and £15 million in value. They work on projects in the commercial, industrial, education, health, heritage, retail, leisure and residential sectors. Projects can be anywhere in the Yorkshire region. The Contracts Manager will be responsible for managing multiple projects throughout the region.

Duties

• Managing project teams
• Producing project plans and setting programme targets
• Liaising with clients, suppliers and project management teams
• Overseeing the selection of project sub-contractors
• Working with the commercial team to ensure project financial targets are met
• Responsible for health, safety and environmental standards being implemented and maintained
• Development and training of staff

Requirement:

• Previous experience working for Main Contractors in a Contracts Manager role
• Demonstrable experience of successfully delivering a wide range of construction projects including new build construction and refurbishments
• Detailed knowledge of construction methods and technology
• Strong people management skills
• Strong commercial acumen
• Ability to plan and programme construction projects
• Good communication skills both written and verbal
• IT literate