Recruitment Consultant @ TEXO Recruitment | Talent Acquisition, Client Relations
TEXO Recruitment is working on behalf of our client to recruit a Senior Contracts Manager - Construction.
This senior role is responsible for overseeing multiple construction projects, ensuring they are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.
You will lead and support project teams, manage subcontractors, and drive compliance with health, safety, environmental, and quality requirements while maintaining excellent client and stakeholder relationships.
Responsible for ensuring the successful delivery of projects, i.e. on or ahead of programme and within budget. This includes programming, labour management, coordination, and budgeting of activities related to the construction and maintenance of structures, facilities, and systems across multiple sites.
To support the Estimating team with project bid preparation, through review of contract documentation, buildability review, design issue management, margin proposals, programme input and compiling of prelims.
Main Tasks
* Working at a senior level with the internal Construction division management team and supporting departments.
* Overall project management including programme progress, cost control, direct labour management and management of subcontractors.
* As a Senior Manager, you will be required to participate in certain strategic discussions, planning and decisions
* Line management supervision of staff directly reporting to you.
* Supporting/mentoring/liaison of/with Contracts Managers, Project Managers, Senior Site Managers.
* Project programming – experienced in using Power Project by studying project information to determine appropriate construction methods; schedule the project in logical steps including all adequate resources to meet project deadlines.
* Project design team liaison - to ensure information is timeously requested and concluded.
* Confer with supervisory personnel, subcontractors and designers to discuss and resolve potential construction problems.
* Ensure compliance with IMS and quality management systems. Develop and implement quality control programmes, proactively managing inspection workflow.
* Undertake site inspections and visits on a regular basis to ensure projects are carried out in a safe and organised manner. Inspect and review projects to monitor compliance with building and safety codes and other regulations.
* Liaise with public utilities, local authorities and NHBC (where applicable) to ensure relevant orders are placed and consultation takes place to meet the project programme.
* Ensure statutory notices, warning notices and advisory notices, fire escape signs and relevant posters are displayed in workplace and are adhered to accordingly.
* Determine labour and material requirements for each site. Support Ops Director to source/manage labour as necessary.
* Initiate & monitor site requisitions for supplies, materials and plant to ensure these are correct.
* Monitor and manage sub-contractors from appointment through contract progress and after project conclusion including safety, quality and performance. Manage and chair/attend sub-contractor meetings as required.
* Investigate damage, accidents or delays at construction sites.
* Attend and report at weekly contract meetings and monthly review meetings.
* Attend project pre-start, progress, technical and other meetings as required on a project-by-project basis.
* Cover site when required to cover sickness or holidays.
Qualifications
* CSCS Card
* Driver’s licence
* SMSTS
* CSCS Manager’s card
* First Aid at Work, 3‑day course or equivalent.
* Risk Assessment & Method Statement qualification.
* Strong leadership skills with a focus on teamwork, collaboration, and delivering results through others.
* Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to influence, persuade, guide, manage and motivate others.
* In‑depth previous experience within the construction industry.
* In‑depth experience within a Contracts Manager, Project Manager, or similar role within the construction sector.
* Excellent time management and prioritisation skills.
* Computer Literacy – including proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office.
Seniority Level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type
Full‑time
Job Function
Management
Industry
Construction
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