Contracts Manager
£70,000–£90,000 DOE + car / car allowance, bonus & benefits
South London / South East 
Permanent

Our client is a well-established specialist contractor working in concrete and structural repair. They deliver technically varied projects on buildings, bridges, highways and marine structures across the South East.

They’re looking for an experienced Contracts Manager to take full ownership of a portfolio of contracts, from pre-contract planning through to final account.

The role

• Manage multiple contracts to hit financial, safety, quality and environmental targets
• Lead pre-contract planning with the estimating team, then plan, programme and resource contracts
• Lead and develop engineers, supervisors and site teams
• Accept, approve and issue contracts and subcontracts, and give technical and contractual advice
• Liaise and negotiate with clients, consulting engineers, surveyors and subcontractors
• Budget, monitor and control contract finances, including claims, variations, applications for payment and final accounts
• Provide accurate reporting for monthly contract reviews
• Ensure H&S and management system procedures are followed on every contract
• Support bids, PQQs and client presentations

What we’re looking for

• Proven experience running multiple construction contracts independently
• A background in structures, highways, marine or specialist repair
• Strong knowledge of NEC and JCT, CDM and SHEQ procedures
• Strong planning, financial, leadership and communication skills
• SMSTS and CSCS Black Card
• Degree or NVQ Level 5 in civil engineering or construction (or equivalent)
• Professional membership (MICE, CEng, MCIOB, ICorr) achieved or working towards
• Full UK driving licence and based within reach of South London and the South East

What’s on offer

• £70,000–£90,000 depending on experience
• Car or car allowance
• Bonus
• Pension with employer matching
• Private healthcare and life assurance
• Generous holiday allowance
• Ongoing training and career development

If you’re a Contracts Manager from a structures, highways or specialist repair background, we’d like to hear from you.

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