Contracts Manager

Platinum Search Recruitment are delighted to be working with an established, family-owned contractor with a long-standing reputation for delivering high-quality projects across the commercial, education, industrial, heritage, blue light and leisure sectors.

Due to continued growth, they are looking for an experienced Small Works & Frameworks Contracts Manager to join their busy team operating across the Home Counties, Northamptonshire, Cambridgeshire and into Oxfordshire and North London..

You will be responsible for the day-to-day management of multiple projects valued up to £1m, working closely with key public and private sector clients. You will ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, to a high standard and with strong commercial performance.

Key Responsibilities

* Manage multiple small works and framework projects from start to completion.

* Lead and support site managers, working foremen, subcontractors and project teams.

* Manage quality, compliance, health & safety and customer satisfaction.

* Monitor programme, costs, risks and opportunities.

* Develop strong relationships with clients, suppliers and subcontractors.

* Attend client and site meetings and provide clear project updates.

* Support estimating and tendering activities, including programmes and technical information.

* Work closely with the commercial and senior management teams.

* Identify risks and implement practical mitigation strategies.

* Ensure works comply with current legislation, regulations and relevant codes of practice.

About You

The successful candidate will have:

* Minimum 5 years' relevant experience working for a main contractor.

* Proven experience managing construction projects, ideally within a small works/framework environment.

* Good knowledge of construction contracts, commercial controls and project risks.

* Experience across a range of construction methods.

* Strong communication, organisational and leadership skills.

* A pragmatic, solutions-focused approach.

* Experience producing project programmes and logistics plans.

* Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office and planning software such as Asta.

* SMSTS.

* Relevant construction qualification such as HNC/HND, NVQ, degree or equivalent experience.

* Current, appropriate CSCS card, ideally Black/Professional level.

* Full UK driving licence.

Security & Vetting

Due to the nature of some projects, ...