Contracts Manager

Stevenage, Hertfordshire
Harvey Jacob Ltd
Contracts Manager (Permanent)

Our client is a well-established Main Contractor specialising in the refurbishment of commercial and industrial buildings, delivering projects up to £5M. With a strong reputation for quality and repeat business, they are looking to add an experienced Contracts Manager to their Hertfordshire-based team.

Reporting to the Operations Manager, although office-based, you’ll visit each of your projects weekly to support your Site Managers and keep delivery on track.

Key Responsibilities

• Take handover of awarded schemes from Estimating and plan project delivery
• Manage up to three live projects concurrently, valued up to £5M
• Lead, support and develop Site Managers across your projects
• Prepare, manage and update programmes using MS Project or Asta Powerproject
• Take ownership of quality, health and safety standards across all sites
• Act as the main point of contact for clients, building strong working relationships
• Ideally you will oversee the commercial side of your projects where appropriate, including cost control, valuations and variations (BUT NOT ESSENTIAL)
• Report on project progress, risks and performance to the Operations Manager

About You

• Proven experience as a Contracts Manager (or a Project Manager ready to step up) with a Main Contractor
• A background in commercial and/or industrial refurbishment projects is essential
• Able to programme confidently using MS Project or Asta Powerproject
• Commercial management experience is desirable but not essential
• Good knowledge of health and safety legislation and CDM regulations
• SMSTS, CSCS and First Aid certifications
• A full UK driving licence

What’s on Offer

• A competitive salary / package
• A permanent role with an established, stable contractor
• Variety of commercial and industrial refurbishment schemes
• Excellent business with great reputation