Contracts Manager

Lower Darwen, Lancashire
Cole & Yates Ltd

We are recruiting for a commercially focused Contracts Manager on behalf of a leading provider of surface solutions for playgrounds, sports facilities and public realm projects for a customer base that includes Local Authorities, Main Contractors, Play Equipment Manufacturers, Landscapers, Schools, Architects and Housing Developers across the UK.

On offer is a salary of up to £50,000 plus a bonus scheme that has the potential to increase salary by £6,000 to £10,000 based on performance. A Company Car or Car Allowance, 26 days holiday plus bank holidays, pension scheme and other company benefits.

As the Surfacing Contracts Manager, you will:

• Lead the delivery of surfacing projects from contract award to completion.
• Be responsible for overseeing multiple concurrently running contracts.
• Be ensuring profitability, timely delivery, quality control and customer satisfaction.
• Be driving commercial performance and managing risk across the business.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Taking full ownership of contract delivery from pre-start to final account.
• Managing all aspects of the project lifecycle including planning, resource coordination, subcontractor management and client liaison.
• Ensuring compliance with contract terms, specifications and relevant legislation.
• Monitoring costs, budgets and forecasts including reporting on financial performance.
• Identifying and managing contractual risks and opportunities to maximise profitability.
• Preparing and reviewing variations, valuations and final accounts.
• Being the primary point of contact for clients for both contractual and commercial matters.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with customers, suppliers and internal teams.
• Leading negotiations and managing expectations to ensure successful project outcomes.
• Collaborating with the planning, installation and procurement teams to ensure a smooth project execution.
• Overseeing site performance through effective communication with installation teams.
• Ensuring adherence to Health & Safety regulations and quality standards on all projects.
• Delivering regular reports on project and commercial performance to senior management.
• Contributing to continuous improvement initiatives and process optimisation.

To be considered as the Contracts Manager you will need:

• Proven Contracts or Project management experience within surfacing, construction, civils or a related sector i.e. landscaping etc.,
• Strong commercial acumen.
• Experience of managing budgets, cost reporting and contract variations.
• A strong understanding of JCT/NEC contracts and basic contract law.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• Strong negotiation and problem solving skills.
• The ability to manage multiple projects and clients under pressure.
• To be proficient in MS Office and project management software.
• A full UK driving licence.
• To be happy to stay away as required (this role covers the UK and is supported by a Contracts Supervisor with further regional Supervisors planned as business grows).

If you have any of the following it would be advantageous:

SMSTS, CSCS, SSSTS or other relevant site qualifications.

Degree or equivalent in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying or a related field.

Previous direct sector and customer experience.

On offer for the successful Contracts Manager:

A salary of up to £50,000.

A performance related bonus scheme (guide £6,000 – £10,000).

A Company Car or Car Allowance.

26 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays.

Enrolment into their pension scheme and other company benefits.

The opportunity to work within a dynamic and growing company that is at the forefront of surfacing innovation.