Contracts Manager

Red Sky Personnel Ltd; Forest Row; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job description

Job Title: Contract Manager

Location: Hybrid (office and site-based, van provided)

Company: Forest Row, covering Kent, Sussex, Surrey, and London.

Salary: £50 - £55k

Company Overview:

Our client is a well-established contractor specialising in structural and remedial works across residential, commercial, and industrial sectors. With a strong reputation in providing high-quality services, they focus on delivering complex building repairs, restorations, and maintenance, ensuring projects are completed to the highest standards of safety and craftsmanship.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Manage and oversee multiple contracts, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to quality standards.
2. Coordinate with clients, architects, surveyors, and subcontractors for smooth project execution.
3. Ensure strict compliance with health and safety regulations on-site.
4. Monitor project progress, budgets, and resources, identifying potential risks and delays.
5. Provide regular progress reports and updates to clients and senior management.
6. Build and maintain relationships with clients, suppliers, and subcontractors.
7. Handle building insurance claims, including subsidence, water damage, and house fires, ensuring clear communication and a smooth claims process.

Qualifications & Skills:

1. Proven experience in managing contracts within the construction or building services sector.
2. Strong knowledge of project management, cost control, and contract administration.
3. Excellent organisational and leadership skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects.
4. Strong communication skills for client and team interactions.
5. Full UK driving license (company van provided).

This role offers a hybrid working arrangement, with the flexibility to manage projects across Southeast England. You will be provided with a van for travel to various sites.