Contract Manager

Cityscape Recruitment

Contracts Manager

Main Contracting

70,000 – 80,000

Marylebone

About the company:
Our client is a refurbishment main contractor, and due to continued growth, we are currently seeking a Project / Contracts Manager to join our busy London office. The core duties involve managing the day-to-day operations of our contracts to ensure they are completed safely, on time, within budget, and to the required quality standard, while complying with all relevant legislation and industry best practices.

It is essential that you have prior experience working on residential refurbishment projects (internal & external) involving traditional, heritage, and modern buildings, including blocks with contract values ranging from 200k to 2m. Our clients include Corporate & Portfolio Landlords, The Great Estates, Asset Managers, and Property Managers, often working via their Consultants such as Chartered Building Surveyors and Architects. Reporting to the Directors, this role presents an opportunity to grow with the company.

Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

• Interior refurbishment specialist; strong understanding and experience in managing large packages, multiple subcontractors, and intricate design projects.
• Develop construction programmes, monitor progress, minute meetings, control variations, and ensure project delivery within the programme timeline.
• Work closely with the Quantity Surveyor on procurement schedules, budgets, and reporting.
• Manage subcontractors through assessment, onboarding, pre-start processes, on-site oversight, and project close-out.
• Provide support and regular contact with the Site Foreman.
• Ensure the availability and effective utilization of workforce.
• Communicate with clients, manage stakeholder expectations, and conduct regular meetings.
• Set, monitor, and maintain quality standards.
• Demonstrate knowledge of JCT contracts, issue and close out RFIs.
• Identify and manage variations internally with the QS team.
• Deliver successful project handovers, including O&M documentation.
• Ensure the project is delivered on time, within specification, quality, safety, and budget constraints.

Technical Skills:

• Solid knowledge of scaffolding regulations and structural elements, with confidence in undertaking inspections and reporting findings.
• Ability to interpret drawings and understand heritage, traditional, and modern buildings, with familiarity in building conservation principles.
• Experience with various roofing types, masonry work, ornate features, fa ade cleaning, external decorations, and finishes.
• In-depth knowledge of complex internal refurbishment projects, including MEP (mechanical, electrical & plumbing), ductwork, ventilation, life safety systems, passive fire regulations, access control, grid/MF/suspended ceiling systems, dry lining, stone and tiling, glazed systems, and sustainability regulations.

Health & Safety Compliance:

• Sound knowledge of CDM 2015.
• Understanding of the BSA 2023 and the BSR.
• Review and manage Construction Phase Plans (CPP) throughout the project lifecycle.
• Ensure construction site compliance with Health & Safety requirements.
• Oversee site inductions and toolbox talks, ensuring records are maintained.
• Prepare Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS).
• Work closely with independent Health & Safety and scaffold inspectors.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in the construction industry.
• Minimum of 3 years working in a similar position in London.
• Degree or HND in a construction-related field.
• Alternatively, a trade background with site management experience.
• Preferred certifications: SMSTS, CSCS, First Aid, Asbestos Awareness.
• MCIOB accreditation preferred but not essential.
• Valid UK Driving Licence required.