Contracts Manager

Atkins Search are recruiting for an experienced Contracts Manager to join an established construction main contractor based in Leicestershire.

Our client is a privately owned, leading main contractor specialising in healthcare, commercial, and education sectors. They have grown year-on-year, with exciting projects and a secure pipeline of work, particularly within the medical imaging sector.

Our client’s reputation is built on professionalism, approachability, and a down-to-earth culture, with directors involved in the day-to-day operations.

With a brand-new office opening next year, this is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established company with a friendly, collaborative team environment.

Operating as the Contracts Manager, you will be responsible for projects in the business with values of circa £8m. As the Contracts Manager, you will be supported by site delivery team to ensure quality and progress is maintained throughout delivery.

As the Contracts Manager, you will manage anywhere between 1-2 larger scale projects across the Midlands, which will be a mix of new build and refurbishment schemes. You will also be involved in the Planning aspects of the projects.

• Managing the efficient and economical execution of contracts under the main contract conditions, producing the maximum return to the company to promote on-going and future work with clients and consultants
• Working in conjunction with the Project Manager and delivery team, ensuring accurate construction whilst maintaining quality and progress
• Provide sound advice, guidance and support to the project team throughout pre-construction and construction phases
• 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

The ideal candidate for the Contracts Manager job will have a proven track record as a Contracts Manager in a construction 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 including refurbishment, fit-out and new build with values of circa £8m
• 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
• SMSTS, CSCS, First Aid, Temporary works
• Knowledge of contract conditions and law within the industry
• Sound commercial awareness with a commitment to health & safety and risk management

• Stable Sector: A strong focus on NHS and private healthcare projects ensures long-term security and repeat business
• Culture & Values: Down-to-earth, friendly, and collaborative, with directors actively involved in day-to-day operations
• Team Events: Enjoy charity initiatives, team socials, and mid-year events as part of our supportive and sociable environment
• Career Growth: Value on long-term commitment, offering opportunities to grow at a steady pace in a supportive team

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 the East and West Midlands, South Yorkshire, Staffordshire, Lincolnshire, Peterborough and Northern Home Counties regions.