Contracts Manager

Atkins Search have been retained by our client to recruit a Contracts Manager to join the team. Our client is a profitable, multi-disciplined main contractor looking to add additional talent to their team, with projects consisting of void and minor work refurbishment schemes on behalf of local authorities.

Whether you are looking to continue at the same level in an enjoyable environment, or looking to progress your career, our client offers a platform to support both career paths.

Based in Leicester, our client pride themselves on delivering high-quality projects, working collaboratively with local authorities and frameworks offering a personable approach. Our client delivers various construction services including kitchen & bathroom refurbishments, voids, boiler & heating servicing and repairs, M&E services and extensions and refurbishments across the commercial and residential sectors.

Culture is very important to our client, providing regular opportunities for training, developments and support for their employees.

• Local, dynamic and varied projects
• Region-leading contractor in their chosen sectors
• Solid team structure to offer support, training and guidance where needed
• Positive, collaborative and autonomous environment
• Profitable, secure business who are well-recognised for their quality of work
• Exciting growth plans offering regular progression opportunities
• Long-term frameworks secured offering consistent work-stream of projects

As the Contracts Manager, you will manage anywhere between 4-5 projects at one given time which include Kitchen and Bathroom contracts whilst managing a team of Site Supervisors, Multi-Skilled Labourers, and working alongside a Quantity Surveyor and Operations Controller to ensure projects are delivered in line with agreed timelines and budgets on behalf of local authority, framework lead and private sector clients.

• Managing the efficient and economical execution of contracts under the contract conditions
• Working in conjunction with the Quantity Surveyor and delivery team, ensuring accurate delivery whilst maintaining quality and progress
• Provide sound advice, guidance and support to the project team throughout the full lifecycle of projects
• Promote the well-being
  of your teams and ensure that an inclusive workplace where diversity of thought, backgrounds and experience is actively encouraged and achieved
• Manage multiple projects concurrently with a hands-on and positive approach
• Liaise directly with the project team, tenants, and client on a regular basis to ensure full transparency and project updates

The ideal candidate for the Contracts Manager job will have a proven track record as a Contracts Manager in a facilities management environment, delivering similar projects. You will also need to be proactive, positive, and confident communicating at all levels and able to work as part of a team.

• Strong Communication skills
• Person management/Delegation skills
• Experience delivering a mixture of projects to include Kitchen and Bathroom refurbishments and fitouts
• A good understanding of the building regulations, local authority agreements
• A methodical, professional, and collaborative approach
• Ability to organise your workload
• Ability to create a positive and organised site
• Commitment to health & safety and risk management

You will have a forum to build an established career, surrounded by like-minded individuals and be a part of a business that offers a layered and practical approach to different divisions in the construction industry, offering a wide range of exposure.

• Competitive salary and package
• Company
  Car, van or allowance
• Excellent working environment
• Variety of projects and reputable regional business

Atkins Search act as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. We specialise in Construction, Consultancy, Residential and Infrastructure recruitment, and service
in the East and West Midlands, South Yorkshire, Staffordshire, Lincolnshire, Peterborough, and Northern Home Counties regions.