JOB TITLE: Contracts Manager
COMPANY: Construction
CONTRACT: Permanent
HOURS: 9.00am - 17.30pm (hybrid working, 4-5 days a week in the office initially)
SALARY: 60,000 - 65,000
START: ASAP
LOCATION: Greenhithe, Kent
Are you an experienced Contracts Manager looking to take your career to the next level? Join our client, a leading organisation in the building and construction sector, renowned for delivering exceptional fire safety products and services! With an exciting range of projects on the horizon, we are seeking a detail-oriented Contracts Manager to join our dynamic team.
* Impactful Role: Be at the forefront of managing the commercial and contractual aspects of our projects, ensuring successful outcomes.
* Collaborative Environment: Work closely with internal teams in estimating, design, and project delivery to align contractual obligations with operational capabilities.
DUTIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT EXCLUSIVE TO:
* Review and negotiate all contractual documentation, including main contracts, sub-contracts, and scopes of work.
* Identify and mitigate onerous terms to protect the organisation from unreasonable risks.
* Lead negotiations on final accounts to secure appropriate payments and resolve any claims.
* Maintain a clear log of contractual risks and communicate these throughout the project lifecycle.
* Act as a primary contact for client-side commercial and legal discussions.
* Monitor ongoing contractual performance and compliance, advising project teams as needed.
SKILLS, EXPERIENCE AND ATTRIBUTES REQUIRED:
* Proven experience as a Contracts Manager, Commercial Manager, or Quantity Surveyor in the construction sector, ideally within fire safety or M&E.
* Strong understanding of construction law and contract forms, including JCT and NEC.
* Exceptional attention to detail with the ability to interpret complex legal documents.
* Confident communicator with excellent negotiation and interpersonal skills.
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office and contract administration systems.
* Full UK driving licence.
* Strong commercial awareness and financial acumen.
* Ability to self-manage workloads and prioritise effectively while working on multiple projects.
* Excellent organisational skills and clear, concise communication abilities
Office Angels is an employment agency. We are an equal opportunities employer who put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, abilities and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.
Office Angels is an employment agency and business. We are an equal-opportunities employer who puts expertise, energy and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, abilities and more. By showcasing talents, skills and unique experiences in an inclusive environment, we help individuals thrive. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.
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