Job Title: Senior Project Manager / Contracts Manager Location: Greater Manchester Salary: £70,000 - £80,000 Bonus About the Company Our client is a respected industry leader in the design, manufacture, and installation of high-quality metal doors, steel, and aluminium solutions. Partnering closely with Architects and Tier 1 Contractors across the UK, they have built a reputation for excellence, innovation, and delivering projects that surpass expectations. The Opportunity This is a key, client-facing role for an experienced and commercially minded Senior Project Manager / Contracts Manager. You will oversee projects from pre-construction handover through to final account, ensuring exceptional delivery across programme, cost, quality, and safety. The successful candidate will be professional, organised, technically strong, and capable of managing multiple stakeholders in a fast-paced environment. With responsibility for up to 15 projects and a team of approximately six Site Managers, you will play a pivotal role in safeguarding project performance, client satisfaction, and commercial success. Key Responsibilities Project Performance Management Lead and manage the delivery of up to 15 live projects. Track and report on KPIs, programme milestones, and progress updates. Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards. Provide accurate documentation and maintain robust project reporting. Client & Stakeholder Management Serve as the primary point of contact for all clients, consultants, engineers, and third-party partners. Build, maintain, and strengthen long-term client relationships. Represent the organisation with professionalism, clarity, and integrity at all times. Health & Safety Oversee and champion Health & Safety across all projects. Prepare RAMS and ensure compliance with company and industry standards. Support incident reporting, investigations, and promote a strong safety culture. Project Coordination & Design Manage all design stages, including Design Team Meetings (DTMs), approvals, and sign-off processes. Coordinate progression to production, ensuring timely preparation of job packs. Liaise closely with internal teams and external partners to ensure seamless project integration. Financial Oversight Work alongside the commercial team on budgets, forecasts, and Cost Value Reconciliations (CVRs). Analyse spend, track variations, and support cost-control measures. Contribute to value engineering initiatives to enhance margin performance. Meetings & Communication Lead pre-start, progress, and ad-hoc project meetings. Maintain proactive, forward-thinking communication to avoid issues and mitigate risks early. Ensure clear reporting across all levels of the business. Key Values & Competencies Construction Background: Essential experience managing construction or fabrication-led projects. Professionalism: Strong communicator with polished presentation and leadership skills. Commercial Acumen: Ability to interpret financial data and influence margin outcomes. Attention to Detail: Quality-driven with excellent problem-solving capabilities. Client Management: Demonstrated success managing high-value client relationships. Adaptability & Resilience: Able to thrive in a dynamic, fast-moving environment. Organisation & Time Management: Skilled at prioritising multiple projects simultaneously. Health & Safety Awareness: Robust understanding of safe systems of work and legislative standards. Qualifications A construction, design, or technical qualification (NVQ Level 6 or 7 preferred but not essential). Hours & Benefits Monday to Friday: 7:30am - 4:30pm (early finish 3pm Fridays). 25 days holiday per year. Company bonus scheme. Apply: Ready to bring your expertise to the team? Apply today! Contact Daniel Addison on 07701 232548 or apply with your CV to Building Careers UK specialises in Construction and Property recruitment and serves as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job, you accept the Terms and Conditions, Privacy Policy, and Disclaimers which can be found on our website. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities. Our recruitment process is designed to ensure equal opportunities for all candidates, regardless of age, gender, race, ethnicity, religion, disability, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic. Please Note: Due to high volume of applicants, only those shortlisted will be contacted. INDC