Location: Unt 3A, Kenfig Industrial Estate
Wernick Buildings & Construction are specialists in the design and construction of permanent modular building projects. We offer sophisticated and sustainable offsite building solutions that inspire creative architectural individuality with accelerated project delivery. With a proud history dating back to 1934, the Wernick Group has grown from a humble maker of poultry crates to become Britain’s largest independent manufacturer and hirer of portable and modular accommodation.
Are you a skilled leader with a passion for efficient project management? Wernick Construction is seeking a dedicated Contracts Manager to oversee and coordinate all aspects of site activities, ensuring projects are executed correctly, efficiently, and within budget.
About The Role
Key Responsibilities:
* To raise monthly valuations final accounts and obtain payment certificates
* Handle extensions to contract, liquidated damages and loss and expense claims
* To keep contracts on programme
* To maintain all office administration procedures and ensure that they are in accordance with Quality Assurance Procedures
* To, at all times, keep your knowledge of Buildings Regulations and contract procedures up to date
* To ensure you maintain own level of education and qualifications appropriate for a Contracts Manager
* Submission of weekly Contracts Managers Report
* Maintain knowledge of forms of contract in common use
* Make reports as may be required
* Ensure all work is carried out in accordance with Health & Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 and Construction (Design & Management) Regulations 2015
* To ensure that, at all times, contracts are run in an efficient and profitable manner
* Maintain a good working relationship between the department and Client/other departments within the group
* To work within all Wernick policies – e.g. Environmental, Equal Opportunities
Essential Criteria
* SMSTS
* Full drivers licence
* CSCS Card (Black/White)
* First Aid at Works
* A working knowledge of NEC and JCT contracts
* Must be prepared to stay away from home as and when required
* IT Literate including Microsoft Project
What You Will Get In Return
* Competitive salary and bonus scheme
* Company car
* Generous holiday allowance (rising with service)
* Option to buy extra holidays
* Option to sell or carry over up to 5 days holiday
* Christmas Shutdown
* Early finish Friday
* Cycle to work scheme
* Group pension
* Annual salary review (each January)
* Life Assurance (2x annual salary)
* Personal Accident Insurance
* Free onsite parking
* Employee assistance program
* Training and progression opportunities
* Family-run and well-established, secure company (trading over 90 years)
* Open door policy
* Employee Referral scheme
* Benefits scheme (discounted retailers scheme)
* Corporate Eyecare Scheme through Specsavers
* Direct communication with MD/CEO and staff satisfaction surveys
Equal Opportunities
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We thank you in advance for your interest in this role and our company.
Important Notice to Recruitment Agencies
Any unsolicited CVs will be sent at the recruitment agency’s own risk and will be interpreted as gifts. We have no liability to you for any fee or otherwise. We reserve the right to engage with candidates directly without entering into your terms and conditions for this vacancy. By submitting an unsolicited CV to us or any member of our staff, you accept these terms as the default position. If we require your assistance with any vacancy, we will contact you directly.
The company is unable to sponsor employment of international workers in this role. You will be required to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK.
Required Criteria
* Full UK drivers license
* SMSTS
* Must be prepared to work away from home when required
* IT Literate including Microsoft Project
* First Aid at Work
Desired Criteria
* Modular experience
Closing Date
Thursday 20th November, 2025
Contract Type
Full-time
Salary
Based on Experience
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