Contract Manager

Description

Due to continued growth, we have an exciting opportunity for a Contract Manager who embodies our values and can lead the successful delivery of our Response & Maintenance contracts, based in the Worthing area.

• Prioritise health and safety, ensuring all measures are in place, monitored, and adhered to across all sites.
• Building relationships both internally and externally, we encourage commercial and operational teams to work closely together to ensure the successful delivery of a contract.
• Inspire and develop your team, including apprentices, through hands-on leadership, motivation, and continuous development.
• Oversee recruitment and onboarding, ensuring new team members are effectively integrated and supported.
• Manage resources and reporting, coordinating subcontractors, materials, and plant, while maintaining accurate site reports and taking corrective action when needed.
• Lead the operational delivery of our Response/ Maintenance workstreams, ensuring projects are completed on time and within budget.

Requirements

All successful applicants will undergo a DBS criminal records check, and we fully comply with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and the DBS Code of Practice.

• Holds an SMSTS qualification and ideally has experience working in a similar environment.
• Proven ability in Health and Safety management through strong system controls and leading by example.
• Confident in using IT systems and Microsoft Excel to produce performance and delivery reports.
• Customer-centric, consistently delivering in line with expectations.
• Experienced in managing direct labour teams, with a focus on individual development and building high performance.
• Skilled in planning and organising workstreams with a focus on delivery, resource, quality, cost, and risk.

Benefits

We’re seeking a strategic, hands-on leader who shares our values of fairness, inclusivity, and respect. In return, we offer a supportive environment focused on coaching and development, where your contributions are recognised and rewarded. If you thrive in a fast paced setting and are passionate about delivering exceptional customer and client satisfaction, we invite you to apply.

Salary £59,838 Car Allowance £6700

• 31 days annual leave (inc. Public Holidays) plus buy or sell annual leave
• Profit share scheme (14% of base salary achieved last year)
• Annual pay reviews
• Private mileage scheme and fuel card
• Training & development opportunities
• Enhanced maternity/paternity pay
• Life, medical and Permanent Health Insurance
• Enhanced pension or savings scheme
• Health and wellbeing support via Lighthouse Charity.

Training + Development

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