Westwood International
Contract Manager
Manchester
£75k/yr
Posted about 12 hours ago
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Job Title: Contracts Manager
Location: Greater Manchester (hybrid)
Salary: Starting from £75,000 (depending on experience) + £5,000 car allowance
Job Objectives
- Take overall responsibility for the successful delivery of allocated Civils projects, reporting to the Operations Director.
- Lead and support Site Managers and project teams to ensure consistent performance across programme, safety, quality, and cost.
- Ensure client expectations are met and contractual performance targets are achieved.
- Promote high standards of health and safety, quality, and professionalism across all projects.
- Develop strong working relationships with clients, subcontractors, and key stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
General Management
- Ensure all works are delivered in accordance with company policies, procedures, and required standards.
- Provide leadership, direction, and support to Site Managers and project teams.
- Carry out regular site visits to monitor progress, performance, and compliance.
- Ensure projects are adequately resourced and delivered effectively.
- Produce accurate and timely project reports and updates for senior management.
Health, Safety & Environment
- Promote and maintain high standards of Health, Safety, and Environmental performance across all projects.
- Ensure Construction Phase Plans are developed, maintained, and adhered to.
- Carry out regular site inspections and safety audits.
- Monitor compliance with relevant legislation, company policies, and industry standards.
- Identify areas for improvement and work with site teams to maintain a positive safety culture.
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Project Delivery & Client Management
- Manage the successful delivery of Civils projects from pre-construction through to completion.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and key stakeholders.
- Monitor project performance against programme, quality, and cost objectives.
- Provide guidance and support to Site Managers and delivery teams.
- Ensure effective communication and reporting throughout the project lifecycle.
- Identify and resolve issues proactively to minimize delays and disruption.
- Drive continuous improvement in project delivery and performance.
Planning & Pre-Construction
- Review and oversee project programmes from tender through to delivery.
- Monitor progress and ensure key milestones are achieved.
- Support tender and pre-construction activities with input on buildability, programme, and project risks.
- Coordinate with consultants, subcontractors, and supply chain partners.
- Ensure projects are properly planned and resourced prior to commencing works.
Leadership & People
- Lead, mentor, and support Site Managers and wider project teams.
- Promote a collaborative and high-performance working environment.
- Support the development and progression of project and site-based staff.
- Encourage strong communication, accountability, and teamwork across projects.
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Commercial & Risk Management
- Maintain strong commercial and contractual awareness throughout project delivery.
- Monitor project costs, budgets, and financial performance.
- Work closely with the commercial team to ensure contractual and financial targets are achieved.
- Identify potential commercial risks and opportunities and implement appropriate actions.
- Support value engineering and cost-saving initiatives where appropriate.
- Manage subcontractors and suppliers effectively to ensure contractual obligations are met.
Person Specification
Essential
- Proven experience working as a Contracts Manager within a Civils environment.
- Strong technical knowledge of Civils and groundworks.
- Experience managing multiple projects or contracts simultaneously.
- Strong leadership and people management skills.
- Good commercial and contractual awareness.
- Proven track record of delivering projects safely, on programme, and to budget.
- Strong client and stakeholder management skills.
- Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving abilities.
- Proactive approach with the ability to anticipate and resolve issues.
- IT proficient, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Project or similar.
- Strong commitment to health and safety, quality, and customer service.
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Skills
Civils Project Management
Groundworks
Leadership
Commercial Awareness
Contractual Management
Health and Safety
Stakeholder Management
Project Planning
Budget Management
Risk Management
Microsoft Project
Microsoft Excel
Site Inspections
Subcontractor Management
Value Engineering
Communication