Contracts Manager

Description

• Lead the preparation of project programmes, method statements, and contract submissions.
• Oversee site presentation and promote the company’s image through professional site management.
• Oversee final commissioning, client handover, and aftercare services.
• Implement and maintain the Project Execution Plan (PEP), with special focus on HSE and Quality compliance.
• Draft preliminary site logistics and temporary works registers, integrating initial Health & Safety considerations.
• Protect Sisk’s contractual position through timely correspondence, notices, and documentation.
• Lead subcontractor selection, progress meetings, pre-order meetings, and performance monitoring.
• Manage subcontractor performance and site productivity to ensure project milestones are achieved.
• Prepare and deliver accurate Cost Value Reconciliations (CVRs) and monthly project reports.
• Review and approve expenditure, subcontractor appointments, commercial reports, and financial control measures
• Oversee the work of the Quantity Surveyor (QS) and Site Manager (SM).
• Ensure the project team and supply chain possess the required competencies to meet HSEQS requirements.
• Drive timely achievement of Practical Completion and ensure proactive issue resolution onsite.
• Instruct QS in loss and expense applications and support Final Account preparations.
• Conduct Performance Development Plans (PDPs) with direct reports to foster individual growth and development.
• Oversee the subcontract buying schedule in partnership with the QS.
• Attend Design Team Progress Meetings, providing updates and technical input.
• Lead defect management and ensure timely completion of the Certificate of Making Good Defects.
• Notify statutory authorities and stakeholders of site commencement.
• Manage consultant and subcontractor design coordination including BIM delivery as contractually required.
• Drive continuous improvement and lessons learned into future project delivery.
• Review buildability and explore commercial or programme improvements where possible.
• Manage project information flows, document control, and scheduling.
• Instruct the QS on all major preliminary expenditure including plant, accommodation, and temporary works.
• Monitor overall site progress against programme, liaising with subcontractors and Site Management.
• Develop and manage the contract programme, often in collaboration with the Estimating team during tender stage.
• Chair project start-up and production meetings, supporting resource allocation alongside the Regional Director.

Requirements

• HSEQS compliance
• Strong organisational and time-management skills
• Excellent communication, influencing and stakeholder management skills
• Knowledge of design and build processes and delivery planning for multi-disciplinary teams
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects
• Knowledge of estimating software such as Conquest, CostX or similar
• Training in project controls or commercial systems implementation
• Analytical and numerate with attention to detail
• Familiarity with procurement and contract management systems
• Strong IT literacy and systems capability
• Excellent communication skills and ability to support non-technical users
• Exposure to tender preparation, risk management and cost control processes
• Degree or equivalent in Construction, Engineering, Business Systems or related discipline
• Significant experience in commercial systems management or estimating support within construction
• Knowledge of commercial and estimating processes within construction
• Experience with database management or reporting tools
• Ability to prepare accurate contractual correspondence and reports under tight timelines

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• 26 days annual leave plus additional company days
• Pension and benefits
• Unlimited learning and development opportunities

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance