Contracts Manager

The Company

A market leading principle contractor offering complete construction solutions across the UK; they have an impressive private and public portfolio of major industrial, civil, rail and leisure developments with build values in excess of £120m. Our client is a strongly cash positive business with a healthy track-record of profit growth and an annual turnover in excess of £600m. They are a highly awarded contractor with a number of industry awards and accreditations.



The Project

You will report directly into the Construction Director while overseeing various projects across the Northern Region with build values between £2m - £100m+

Requirements

For this role it is ideal but not essential that you carry the following

* A HNC / degree or equivalent level qualification in a construction related industry

It is also essential that you hold the skills & experience below;

* Extensive background, 5 years minimum in a Contracts Manager position with a track record of success on medium - major projects with a proven Main Contractor or Subcontractor
* Assertive leadership
* Experience of most forms of contract
* Ability to multitask and prioritise projects
* Strong communication and attention to details
* Excellent working knowledge of health and safety
* Excellent negotiation, sales and presentation skills
* Indication of strong interpersonal and people management skills

The Role

* Job Title: Contracts Manager
* Job Type: Permanent
* Project: Various new build and refurbishment projects across leisure, retail, industrial, distribution, education and commercial sectors with values ranging from £2m - £100m+ within the North
* Reporting to: Construction Director

Duties

* Inspect the standards of the projects
* Maintaining and keeping the contract up to date
* Draft, evaluate, negotiate and execute contracts
* Demonstrate negotiation and problem-solving skills
* Ensuring health and safety is been undertaken at all times
* Responsibility with quantifiable results in contract negotiation
* Provide both internal and external contract-related issue resolution
* Having flexibility, able to work across different sectors / environments at any time
* Determine the main communication association between the team and the company
* Manage record keeping for all contract-related correspondence and documentation
* Communicate contractual changes to all stakeholders, administration and/or management
* Guide the project and team to deliver good standards, promoting company vision and values
* Liaising with clients, local authorities, senior management and other third party stakeholders
* Monthly reporting to the Operations Manager and attending regular meetings with Regional Directo