Concrete Repairs Limited UK
Contract Manager
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Location: Mitcham
We’re seeking an experienced Contract Manager to take overall responsibility for the delivery of multiple construction projects. You will manage all aspects of the contract, from planning and resourcing to financial control, client liaison, and team leadership, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. This is a pivotal role where your leadership, technical knowledge, and commercial expertise will directly influence the success of our projects and teams.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage multiple contracts to achieve financial, safety, quality, and environmental targets
- Oversee pre-contract planning, programming, and resourcing
- Approve and issue orders, instructions, contracts, subcontracts, and procure materials/plant
- Provide technical, contractual, and legal guidance to project teams
- Monitor contract finances, manage variations, claims, and final accounts
- Maintain accurate contract records, CRM databases, and project documentation
- Liaise, negotiate, and maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants, subcontractors, and stakeholders
- Support HR and training activities, including recruitment, onboarding, performance management, and development of staff and operatives
- Delegate effectively to engineering and contract teams, providing coaching, guidance, and motivation
- Promote innovation, value engineering, and sustainability initiatives
- Ensure compliance with company SHEQ procedures, health & safety regulations, and social value goals
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Knowledge
- Strong understanding of current contract forms (NEC / JCT), CDM Regulations, employment legislation, and SHEQ procedures
Skills & Abilities
- Excellent planning, programming, and organisational skills
- Strong financial acumen and experience managing budgets
- Confident written and verbal communication skills
- Leadership and team management experience, with the ability to develop operatives and contracts teams
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and collaborative working
Experience
- Significant experience managing multiple construction contracts independently
- Proven track record of delivering projects safely, on time, and within budgets
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Qualifications
- SMSTS and CSCS Card
- Degree / NVQ Level 5 in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related discipline (achieved or working towards)
- Professional membership (MICE / CEng, MCIOB, ICorr / MiCorr) desirable or in progress
- Full UK driver’s license
What we offer
- Opportunity to lead high-profile civil engineering projects
- A supportive and safety-focused working environment
- Career progression and professional development opportunities
- Private Pension Plan, with employer contribution matching of up to 7%
- 26 days Annual Leave, plus Bank Holidays
- Additional 3 days paid leave per annum to participate in community projects
- Private Health Care Scheme
- Health Assured: Employee Assistance Programme
- Life Assurance Scheme
- Continuous Training & Development
- Professional Membership Subscription
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Eye Care Vouchers
- Evening Class / Hobby Allowance
- Employee Referral Scheme
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