Contracts Manager

Overview

Manage contracts, health & safety, budgeting and coordination for civil engineering projects.

Key Responsibilities

• programme planning
• resource procurement
• hseq management
• progress reviews
• team coordination
• client liaison

Tasks

-Liaise with Directors, Safety Advisors, Quantity Surveyors and Engineers to ensure effective coordination and achievement of project deliverables. -Chair and attend internal and external pre-start, progress, commercial, and HSEQ meetings. -Prepare and update detailed programmes of work and communicate with site teams and head office to ensure timely delivery. -Identify and fulfil resource and procurement requirements, maintaining budgetary control. -Set the highest leadership standards in promoting Health, Safety, Environment and Quality (HSEQ) best practices. -Lead weekly reviews on progress, safety, budgets, and planning with project teams. -Provide clear communication, mentorship, and structured reviews to all teams under management. -Build and maintain strong relationships with client delivery and leadership teams.

Requirements

• nvq level7
• cscs
• microsoft project
• contracts manager
• nhbc
• leadership

What You Bring

-Proven experience in a Contracts or Senior Site Management role within groundworks or civil engineering -IT literate, with strong working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Teams, Outlook -Experience operating as a Contracts Manager or Project Lead for large-scale housing or infrastructure developments -NVQ Level 6 Diploma in Construction Site Management (or equivalent) -CSCS Black Card -Strong understanding of NHBC, LABC, and equivalent standards -Excellent time management and interpersonal skills -Competent in Microsoft applications, including Project or similar programming software -Collaborative leadership style with the ability to motivate teams and drive performance -NVQ Level 7 Diploma in Senior Construction Management

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About We Build Recruitment

-As a private limited company operating across the UK and Europe, it tailors recruitment for both permanent and contract roles in construction. -Beyond general construction, their core specialisms span mechanical & electrical trades, civils engineering, and interior fit-out works. -Clients benefit from one-stop staffing: from sourcing to onboarding, payroll admin, and flexible scaling aligned with project demands. -Notably, they won ‘Best Construction Recruitment Company’ at the Grafters Awards—highlighting their impact in the industry.

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