We are working with an established business and recruiting for a Contracts Manager to oversee and manage a range of steel construction and erection projects throughout the Midlands and surrounding areas. This is a hands-on Contracts Manager role with most of your time spent on active sites overseeing project delivery and teams including erectors and site managers.

What you can expect:

• Salary: circa £50,000, depending on experience
• Company car
• 28 days annual leave including bank and public holidays
• Healthcare package
• Career development opportunities

What you will be doing:

• Provide cost-effective solutions for clients while maintaining company profit margins
• Build strong relationships with approved suppliers and source new suppliers to secure competitive pricing
• Maintain existing client relationships and identify new business opportunities through research, word of mouth, existing contacts, etc
• Manage project handovers and planning processes
• Carry out site surveys, inspections, scheduling and ensure project deadlines are met
• Liaise with management, design, production and installation teams to ensure contracts are delivered on time, to the required standards within budget, whilst maximising client satisfaction
• Respond methodically to changing client requirements while minimising disruption to live projects
• Prepare end-of-month client valuations and progress reports
• This role is not desk-based and requires regular presence across sites to manage operations effectively

What we are looking for:

• 4 years’ experience with a strong background in construction of steel framed buildings
• Strong technical knowledge and broad understanding of disciplines within the industry
• Experienced in manage multiple projects and customer demands
• SMSTS, CSCS, NEBOSH, IOSH, preferred
• Valid UK driving licence and willingness to travel to sites across the Midlands and further afield, as required
• Due to customer requirements, this role will be subject to references, criminal record checks, with an up-to-date DBS certificate advantageous
• Committed to helping support and grow the business