As a Contracts Manager, you will oversee multiple petrol forecourt construction and refurbishment projects from inception through to completion, ensuring they are delivered safely, on time, and to the highest standards. You will work closely with clients, project teams, and subcontractors, maintaining strong relationships and ensuring effective delivery across all aspects of the contract. The role will involve regular travel to sites across the UK. -Manage the delivery of petrol forecourt and associated civil engineering projects from pre-construction through to handover. -Provide leadership and support to project teams, ensuring effective communication and problem-solving. -Manage project financials, variations, and reporting, ensuring profitability and commercial control. -Conduct regular site visits across the UK to monitor progress, quality, and safety. -Ensure strict compliance with petroleum industry regulations, health & safety standards, and environmental requirements. -Coordinate site operations, subcontractors, and suppliers to meet programme, budget, and quality targets. -Act as the main point of contact for forecourt clients, maintaining strong relationships and providing exceptional service.
My Client is a highly respected specialist contractor within the petrol forecourts sector, who are seeking an experienced Contracts Manager to join their growing team. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in delivering high-quality projects and contribute to the continued success of the business. Please note this role requires travel across the UK to multiple sites, including 2 days in the office per month. -Extensive experience within a civil engineering contractor (essential). -Full UK driving licence. -Proven track record managing multiple contracts successfully, ideally within the petrol forecourts, highways, or related infrastructure sectors. -Strong understanding of NEC/JCT contracts and commercial management. -Willingness to travel to project sites nationwide. -Excellent leadership, organisational, and client-facing skills.
-Competitive salary and package, with excellent career progression prospects. -Opportunity to work with a leading, forward-thinking forecourts contractor.
-Founded in 2001 by industry insiders, Premises Recruitment Ltd emerged to bridge the gap between construction firms and specialist talent. -Privately owned and independent, the firm has built trusted relationships with Tier 1 contractors, developers and niche consultants. -Their divisions span prime residential, main contracting, interiors, facades, affordable housing and M&E/FM—mirroring the full diversity of modern construction. -They cover roles from site managers and engineers to commercial managers, BIM specialists and MEP consultants, handling both permanent and temporary hires. -Known for rapid delivery, their team averages a 3-day turnaround from vacancy to candidate shortlist. -Despite modest financials—just over £100k in current assets as of May 2024—they’ve retained strong profitability and balance sheet stability. -Their consultants boast over a decade’s average tenure, fueling deep sector knowledge and continuity in client service. -Standout facts include preferred-supplier status with major UK contractors and a reputation for highly confidential and repeat business partnerships.
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