Contracts Manager Production / Distribution / Defence Construction & Refurbishment Projects Salary: c£65k - £75k dependent on experience Car Allowance: £6,000 Additional Benefits Pension: 5% Non-Contributory Scheme Private Medical Insurance Holidays: 25 days annual 8 public (extra day on birthday The Client This company is one of the leading providers of fitout, refurbishment, facilities management and construction services in the UK. Delivering robust and future-proofed projects that help people and businesses thrive. These projects consist of New Builds, Refurbishments, Fit-outs and Framework Programmes across many different sectors. The Contracts Manager Role: They are recruiting an experienced Contracts Manager to support the long-term growth of our Production & Manufacturing (P&M) and Defence sectors, delivering large-scale, complex construction projects across the UK. The Contracts Manager is responsible for the effective operational, commercial and people management delivery of projects within these sectors, ensuring works are planned, managed and delivered safely, compliantly, profitably and in line with Morris & Spottiswood standards. The role involves the concurrent management of multiple contracts and acting as a senior representative of the business with clients, consultants, subcontractors and internal teams. This role is suited to an established Contracts Manager from a Main Contracting background, with proven experience delivering projects within live operational environments, including safety-critical, highly regulated and secure settings where programme certainty and minimal operational disruption are essential. You will provide proactive leadership across all aspects of contract performance, including programme and planning, health & safety, operational delivery, subcontractor management and commercial control. Key Responsibilities of the Contracts Manager Role Overall responsibility for the planning, programming, phasing and delivery of allocated projects, including involvement from tender and pre - construction stage where required. Ensure effective mobilisation and site set - up, including labour, materials, plant and logistics. Monitor progress against programme and take corrective action to maintain delivery. Lead and attend project meetings including pre - start, progress, subcontractor, handover and internal meetings. Prepare and issue accurate progress reports to clients and internal stakeholders. Ensure quality standards are met and that projects are delivered snag - free in accordance with M&S ISO 9001 QA/QC processes. Monitor subcontractor performance and take appropriate action where standards or safety requirements are not met. You should have excellent communications skills as you will be required to express your opinions both in writing and verbally at internal and external meetings. In addition, you should be able to demonstrate a good track record of working with clients to meet their expectations as well as to deliver for the business. The successful Contracts Manager must: Be flexible in terms of hours of work. Be willing to work away from home where required. Hold a full UK driving licence. Be computer literate, with full working knowledge of MS Word and Excel at intermediate level. Have experience using Asta project planning software. Hold a construction - related academic qualification or equivalent experience. Hold a relevant CSCS card. Hold SMSTS certification. Hold First Aid at Work certification. Hold Asbestos Awareness certification.