Posted 7 days ago
Description
Position: Contracts Manager
Location: South West England
Salary: £70,000-£75,000 plus car allowance
Bennett & Game are representing a leading specialist drylining contractor who are seeking a Contracts Manager to join their growing team.
The company delivers commercial drylining, plastering, suspended ceilings and associated interior systems across a range of construction projects. With an established presence in the sector and a strong pipeline of work, the business operates across the South Coast, South Wales and the wider South West.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Contracts Manager with a strong commercial drylining background to take responsibility for regional operations, oversee project delivery and support the continued success of an established specialist contractor.
Salary & Benefits
- Salary of £70,000-£75,000, depending on experience.
- Car allowance.
- Quarterly discretionary bonus scheme.
- 23 days holiday plus bank holidays.
- 5% employer pension contribution.
- Long-term opportunities within an established and growing business.
Contracts Manager Position Overview
- Oversee multiple commercial drylining contracts across the South Coast, South Wales and wider South West.
- Manage project performance, ensuring works are delivered safely, on programme and within budget.
- Monitor project costs, valuations, variations and overall contract profitability.
- Lead and support Site Managers and project teams, maintaining high standards of delivery and quality.
- Build and maintain strong working relationships with main contractors, clients, subcontractors and suppliers.
- Coordinate labour, materials and resources to ensure efficient project delivery.
- Identify commercial risks and operational challenges, implementing solutions to maintain performance.
- Monitor health and safety, contractual compliance and project reporting across the regional portfolio.
Contracts Manager Position Requirements
- Extensive experience within commercial drylining, ideally with a specialist subcontractor.
- Proven experience in a Contracts Manager, Operations Manager or similar senior construction role.
- Strong commercial management capabilities, including cost control, valuations, variations and profitability.
- Experience overseeing multiple projects and managing site-based teams.
- Excellent understanding of drylining systems, specifications and construction programmes.
- Strong leadership, communication and organisational skills.
- Ability to manage client relationships and coordinate multiple stakeholders.
- Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel across the South West, South Coast and South Wales.
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