Contracts Manager

Contracts Manager, Portsmouth, £70,000 plus car plus benefits, Permanent Our client specialises in providing professional and high-quality construction, refurbishment, building maintenance and facilities management services across the south of England. They have an opportunity for a Contracts Manager to join their team. This permanent position is well suited to an individual that is looking to advance their career and gain hands-on experience in a thriving and supportive workplace. As part of the Building Projects team, you will be responsible for leading and directing the delivery of a wide range of Construction & Refurbishment projects with values from circa £250k to £3.5 million across various sectors. You will ensure the achievement of business plan objectives, with a particular focus on quality and high standards of Health and Safety. Main Duties • Provide support to the Operations Manager and Building Projects Director • Co-ordinate production of Pre-Construction information as required • Ensure you and your site managers are operating in accordance with the Construction Management System (CMS). Carry out regular checks of the filing systems to ensure compliance. • Oversee the operational delivery of contracts ensuring the client's objectives are met and that high standards of Health & Safety, Environmental and Quality management are maintained • Ensure safe working practices are always maintained and you constantly reinforce safe working and our company values • Appoint as necessary or take and own the project role of Temporary Works Co-ordinator • Lead the Site Managers, supporting them in the delivery of their roles • Manage contracts by invoking robust contract administration, programming, good commercial decision making and financial discipline • Ensure relevant construction programmes are produced and maintained, including tender (where required), construction, target, and weekly / monthly look-ahead as required by the individual project. • To ensure the establishment and management of an effective supply chain that meets the standards and governance set by the business • With the support of the Q.S. ensure timely valuations and contractual procedures are met • Provide progress reports and updates to clients and the Executive regarding the work we are delivering for them • Ensure your contracts are working efficiently, using performance measures achieving the goals set out within the business plan • Identify future clients and build relationships to help secure future work What do you need • Minimum 5 years' experience in construction management. • Use of Programming Software (Ideally MS Projects) • Professional qualification (MCIOB) or Degree/HNC qualified • SMSTS Benefits • 31 days annual leave rising to 36 days with length of service (including bank holidays) • We offer a flexible scheme to buy or sell up to 5 days of annual leave per year. • Company sick pay after probation • Life Insurance • Octopus Electric Dreams Car Scheme to enable staff to drive a new electric car (salary sacrifice) • Cycle to Work Scheme • Discounted Gym Membership • Employee recognition scheme • Length of Service Rewards • Childcare voucher scheme • Defined contribution Pension Scheme of 8% (5% Employer and 3% Employee) • Our Employee Assistance Programme to support all staff • Refer a Friend scheme ADZN1_UKTJ

Location: Portsmouth, GB

Posted Date: 6/7/2025