Contracts Manager, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire

Benefits:

• Salary GBP55-70,000
• Car allowance
• Mobile phone.
• Profit related bonus (qualify for profit after 1 year of service).
• Clear path the progression
• Staff incentives
• Good social side to the job
• Annual salary reviews
• Good structure/ enjoyable working environment
• New offices with a gym and golf simulator
• Relaxed dress code
• Very healthy order book
• Part of a group of expanding companies.

We have an opportunity for a Contracts Manager to join a fast-growing general construction company who undertake a range of education and industrial/ commercial schemes, largely refurbishment.

You will be working alongside their current Contracts Manager and will have the full support of their Construction Director.

What you will be doing -

You will be office based in Milton Keynes with site visits. You will have Site Managers based onsite

You will be responsible for ensuring the smooth execution of construction projects ranging in value from GBP10,000 to over GBP1.5 million.

Current schemes include:

• School extension GBP650k
• Sports pavilion refurbishment GBP1.5m
• Sports hall refurbishment GBP1.3m (ongoing work with the same school)
• School refurbishment GBP750k

Working within a team, you will plan, manage, and deliver various construction projects from inception to completion, ensuring they are delivered on time, within budget, and to a high standard.

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinate with design consultants to achieve cost-effective designs.
• Procure materials and equipment competitively throughout the project lifecycle.
• Source, manage, and oversee subcontractors.
• Monitor and update project schedules.
• Liaise with clients regularly, providing fortnightly progress reports.
• Review project budgets with a focus on maximising profitability.
• Ensure health and safety standards are maintained on all sites.

What they are Looking For:

• Experience working as a Project Manager or a Contracts Manager within the construction industry
• General contracting refurbishment experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Good at dealing with people at all levels
• Proficiency in computer applications.

Contracts Manager / Project Manager / Construction / Milton Keynes