Contracts Manager

Exeter, Devon
Axis Europe

ConceptBuilding Services, part of Axis CLC, is a specialist maintenance, compliance and refurbishment provider operating across complex and highly regulated environments. Established in 2003,Conceptsupports clients across Defence, Education, Healthcare and Critical National Infrastructure, delivering safe, compliant solutions from minor repairs through to full-scale building works.

The Role

We are seeking an experienced Small Works Contract Manager for the South West of England to oversee the delivery of minor construction, refurbishment, and maintenance projects across government sites, public sector facilities and other highly regulated environments. This role ensures all works are delivered safely, compliantly, on time, and within budget, while maintaining excellent stakeholder relationships.

What You’ll Deliver

• All aspects of fabric work especially commercial refurbishment
• Surveying of works and production of quotation
• Leading or assisting in the pricing and submission of tenders and quotations.
• Assisting and completing PQQ and SQ submissions
• Production of project H&S information including CPPs and RAMS in liaison with our in-house SHEQ Management team
• Producing and managing project programmes and timelines
• Management of directly employed staff and sub-contractors
• Management of on-site SHEQ including undertaking of site audits/inspections in line with company standard procedures
• Attending project meetings and production of various reports and project documentation required
• Contributing to work planning, and briefing project teams, contractors and suppliers
• Managing and carrying out of commercial valuations on projects and agreement of project accounts
• Work closely with other internal departments (commercial. H&S) and external (client, design team) to ensure the contracts are delivered on time and within financial budgets.
• Role will be office based however there will be a requirement to make regular site and client visits (within a region, nationally or internationally, depending on the construction project).

About You

• Ideally minimum of 5yrs proven track record of managing numerous contracts with values between £1k – £500k
• Ideally degree qualified in construction management and/or commercial background and experience/knowledge in quantity surveying would be useful.
• Main contracting background
• Experience of working with building contracts (JCT, NEC etc.)
• The ability to manage multiple projects concurrently
• Strong maths and IT skills
• Commercially astute
• Good problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication, presentation and negotiation skills

Additional Role Requirements

• Degree qualified (industry relevant degree) is desirable
• SMSTS
• First Aid at Work
• Asbestos Awareness
• CSCS (Black or White)
• NVQ Level 7

Skills, Knowledge & Experience

• Driven and self-motivated with a proactive approach to project delivery
• Strong knowledge of commercial buildings and facilities management works
• Ability to read and interpret drawings, specifications, and scopes of work
• Passionate about the role, with a strong commitment to delivering projects in the client’s best interests
• Excellent health & safety knowledge, including writing and reviewing RAMS, COSHH assessments, and Construction Phase Plans
• Strong planning skills, with the ability to produce and manage construction programmes
• Commercially aware, with confident decision-making skills
• Experienced in financial management, including cost control and project reporting

What We Offer

• £50,000 – £55,000
• £5,000 Car Allowance
• 25 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays
• Pension
• Private dental and medical scheme available after 6-month probation

Why Axis CLC?

Joining Axis CLC means being part of a national organisation that delivers essential services across housing, education, healthcare, defence and commercial property. You’ll be joining a team that values reliability, quality and social impact, offering long-term stability, meaningful work and genuine opportunities to grow and progress in your career.

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.