Contracts Manager * Salary £65-75,000 (dependent upon experience) * 33 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays * Car Allowance and mileage rate * Contributory pension * Non-contributory life cover * Uniform and PPE Our client is a family-owned Construction business established over 145 years ago, based in Bedfordshire. They operate predominantly in the Northern Home Counties on both public and private sector works, including heritage buildings. Their portfolio of works includes new build, design and build, refurbishment, renovations, alterations and other small works. Due to expansion plans, they have an exciting opportunity for an experienced CONTRACTS MANAGER to join their busy, friendly team permanently. The role: Contracts Manager Reporting to the Contracts Director but working in close liaison with the project management teams, you will be responsible for the day-to-day contracts management on a variety of projects with values ranging from £1m to £7m. Working by company procedures, you will be required to effectively manage and coordinate all aspects of projects and be highly organised and methodical, with the ability to run multiple projects concurrently. You will work with the project teams to assist them with site management and all of the health and safety aspects of the work. Role & Responsibilities • Responsible for quality management and compliance, customer service, stakeholder management and commercial performance • Responsible for the progress of the contracts under your control • Establishing a close working relationship with the client • Establish close working relationships with our suppliers and subcontractors • Monitor and manage contract risks and opportunities Experience & Attributes • Have 5 years of experience running refurbishment projects as a Project Manager/Contracts Manager • Possess a working knowledge of JCT/NEC forms of contract • Have excellent organisational skills to enable you to “own” the job from inception to completion • Have experience in producing tender and project stage programmes • Have experience in the production of logistics plans • Have the appropriate grade current CSCS card • SMSTS • Be computer literate in all Microsoft Office products Standard hours of work are 8.30 am to 5.30 pm, Monday to Friday. For the right candidate, this role will be highly rewarding, challenging and satisfying and will help the company in maintaining and growing its excellent reputation. Job Type: Full-time office-based in Bedfordshire Contracts Manager / Contracts Management / Bedfordshire