Job Reference: RACM120526Job Title: Contracts Manager (Construction)Salary: £Competitive DOE + excellent benefits package Location: Co. Tyrone, Northern IrelandContracts Manager Are you looking for a Contracts Manager role? Interested in working for a leading Main Contractor that deliver high quality construction projects? VANRATH are recruiting a Contracts Manager to work for a leading Main Contractor, overseeing residential and commercial projects in Northern Ireland. Remuneration: £Competitive DOE + excellent benefits package What's in it for you?Competitive salary with performance-based bonusesCompany vehicle or car allowancePrivate medical & life insuranceAdditional holidays & service awardsHybrid WorkingOpportunities for career growth, training, support for professional development and membershipSocial and team building eventsClient Our client is a leading Civil Engineering and Building company delivering high quality construction projects across the UK and Ireland. Innovation, quality, integrity and professionalism are the cornerstones of the business which is renowned for its personal, hands on style.Overview of Role: Compliance: ensure that all contracts comply with legal and regulatory requirements governing construction projects, including environmental regulations, health and safety standards, making sure safe systems of work are planned and implemented on assigned projectsQuality Assurance: ensure detailed project programmes are drawn up and adhered to on assigned projects and to regularly report progress against these. Ensure that contractors and suppliers adhere to quality standards and specifications outlined in contracts, conducting site support, inspections and audits as necessaryContract Administration: oversee the administration of contracts throughout their lifecycle, including document management, change order management, and dispute resolution. Where applicable, take the lead in design management, buildability review and technical support on design and build projectsExternal stakeholders - manage the allocation of trades and labour, employed and sub-contracted, ensuring efficient and cost-effective use of resources on assigned projects. Attend sub-contractor and client meetings, liaise with government agencies, regulatory bodies, and community representatives as requiredInternal stakeholders - work with site teams, procurement and finance departments, ensuring a positive working relationship is established and maintainedSite Team Management: manage the site team on assigned projects, including their recruitment, performance management, training and developmentBudgeting and Cost Control: work closely with the site manager and commercial manager to develop and manage budgets for contracts, monitoring expenses and ensuring that projects stay within budgetary constraintsPerformance Evaluation: evaluate the performance of contractors and vendors, tracking key performance indicators (KPIs) and ensuring that contractual obligations are met satisfactorily. Taking ownership of projectsContinuous Improvement: identify opportunities for process improvement and optimisation in contract management practices, implementing best practices to enhance efficiency and effectivenessMaintain the Integrated Management System (IMS): maintain the IMS requirements, policies, and proceduresTo undertake any other duties as necessaryThe Ideal Person:Degree qualified or other relevant qualificationsExtensive experience working in the Construction industryTrack record overseeing residential and commercial projectsProven success achieving and exceeding financial and programme targetsKnowledge and experience of PCSA stage, JCT contracts, PWC and NEC contractingNumeracy and IT skills including MS Office and Auto CADAble to use your own initiative, taking accountability and responsibility for projects from start to finishRecognised industry training certificates and a full driving licenceFor further information on this vacancy, or any other Built Environment job in Belfast or wider Northern Ireland, please apply via the link below or contact Robert Apps for a confidential discussionIND03Skills:Contracts Manager Project Manager Construction New Build Built EnvironmentBenefits:Work From Home DOE + excellent benefits packageWHJS1_NI