Contract Manager – SW England

Bristol, Gloucestershire
Build Space Group Ltd
Contract Manager
Location: South West England (Travel Required)
Salary: 75,000 – 85,000 + Excellent Package

The Opportunity

An established regional main contractor is looking to appoint an experienced Contract Manager to oversee multiple construction projects across the South West.

This is an excellent opportunity for an operationally focused construction professional with a strong commercial background to join a busy contractor delivering a varied portfolio of refurbishment, fit-out and new build projects. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing multiple live contracts, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on programme, within budget and to the highest quality standards.

Projects are delivered under both Traditional and Design & Build procurement routes using JCT forms of contract.

Project values range from 100,000 up to 15 million, with the average project typically valued between 1 million and 6 million.

Key Responsibilities

• Take full operational responsibility for multiple construction projects across the South West.
• Manage projects from pre-construction through to completion and handover.
• Lead, support and mentor Project Managers, Site Managers and delivery teams.
• Ensure projects are delivered safely, on programme, within budget and to the required quality standards.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants and subcontractors.
• Attend regular client meetings, progress reviews and site visits.
• Work closely with commercial teams to monitor project costs, valuations, forecasts and profitability.
• Ensure projects are administered in accordance with JCT contracts.
• Oversee procurement, programme management and resource planning.
• Identify project risks and implement mitigation strategies.
• Ensure Health & Safety legislation and company procedures are adhered to across all projects.
• Drive quality throughout the construction process and ensure successful project handovers.
• Manage multiple live contracts simultaneously while maintaining high levels of client satisfaction.
• Travel regularly across the South West to support project delivery.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Contract Manager, Senior Project Manager or similar operational leadership role with a UK Main Contractor.
• Strong commercial awareness with the ability to understand project profitability and contractual obligations.
• Experience delivering projects under JCT contracts.
• Experience working on Traditional and Design & Build projects.
• Background delivering refurbishment, fit-out and new build projects.
• Ability to successfully manage multiple live projects simultaneously.
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Excellent communication and client-facing abilities.
• Ability to make operational decisions and manage project risk.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

Project Experience

Suitable experience may include projects within:

• Commercial
• Education
• Healthcare
• Industrial
• Public Sector
• Leisure
• Residential
• Mixed-use

Project Values:

• 100k – 15m overall portfolio
• Typical projects between 1m – 6m

Qualifications

• SMSTS
• CSCS Black Card (preferred)
• First Aid (desirable)
• HNC/HND or Degree in Construction Management or similar (preferred)

Package

• 75,000 – 85,000 Basic Salary
• Pension (5% employer match)
• Company Van or Car Allowance of up to 6,000
• Annual Leave
• Professional Development