Contract Manager

Norwich, Norfolk
Axis CLC

CLC, part of Axis CLC, is a national maintenance and refurbishment provider with over 1,000 employees and 13 UK offices. We support clients across the healthcare, defence, leisure, heritage, commercial and education sectors, delivering essential building services. As part of the Axis CLC group, backed by over 110 years of combined experience across the organisation, we offer responsive repairs, planned maintenance, compliance, decarbonisation and refurbishment solutions nationwide.

CLC is delivering a long-term programme of planned refurbishment works on behalf of Norwich City Council, working across occupied residential properties. We re looking for an experienced Contracts Manager to join the core management team responsible for the successful delivery of this programme.

The Role

This role offers continuity of workload, long-term client engagement and the opportunity to lead multiple workstreams within a structured, framework-driven environment.

What You ll Be Doing

• Managing the delivery of multiple planned refurbishment workstreams, with individual project values up to £3m
• Ensuring works are delivered safely, on programme, within budget and to agreed quality standards
• Leading, supporting and developing site management, supervisory and resident liaison teams
• Maintaining strong working relationships with Norwich City Council representatives and internal stakeholders
• Attending progress meetings and undertaking site visits as required
• Overseeing monthly valuations, variations, cost reporting and commercial performance
• Supporting the preparation of estimates, tenders and forward programmes
• Ensuring full compliance with health & safety, statutory and contractual requirements
• Ensuring accurate contract documentation, reporting and governance processes are maintained

About You

• Previous experience in a similar role
• Extensive experience working as a Contracts Manager/Project Manager on a variety of projects ranging in value up to £3m
• Experience in contract administration, planning, estimating, tender processes, health & safety and staff management
• Ability to build good working relationships and work to tight deadlines
• Proficient in Microsoft packages
• Experience of delivering planned works within occupied environments
• City and Guilds in a construction trade
• A DBS check will be required for this role.

What We Offer

• Salary up to £50,000, plus performance related bonus
• Car allowance
• Bonus scheme (eligible after 1 years service)
• Pension scheme and life assurance
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Perkbox (discounts, perks & wellbeing offers)
• 1 paid volunteer day
• £2000 refer-a-friend bonus after the referee passes probation
• Opportunities for development and progression across Axis CLC

Why Axis CLC

Joining Axis CLC means being part of a national team delivering essential services across housing, education, healthcare, defence and commercial property. We value reliability, quality and social impact, and offer meaningful work with real opportunities to grow.

Our Commitment to Inclusion

Many faces, one Axis CLC. We value diversity and are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. If you need any adjustments during the hiring process, please let us know.