Concept
Contract Manager
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About Concept
Concept, part of Axis CLC, is one of the UK’s leading property service specialists, delivering expert property maintenance, refurbishment and compliance services across complex and highly regulated environments. Established in 2003 and backed by the wider strength of Axis CLC, operating from 23 UK offices with more than 2,500 employees and over 110 years of combined experience. Concept supports clients across Defence, Education, Healthcare and Critical National Infrastructure, delivering safe, compliant solutions across a wide range of essential property services.
Concept supports clients across Defence, Education, Healthcare and Critical National Infrastructure, delivering safe, compliant solutions from minor repairs through to full-scale building works.
Role: Contracts Manager
We are looking for experienced Contracts Manager to cover the Hampshire and the surrounding areas, based in our Portsmouth (office) Division. The role involves overseeing and managing multiple projects from start through to completion, including the defects period.
Projects typically range in value from £150k - £5m, covering internal fit out, refurbishment and alteration works.
What You’ll Deliver:
As a Contracts Manager;
- Ensure that all works are completed on time, budget and to the highest of standards.
- Have good communication skills and be able to negotiate with clients, architects, structural engineers and all staff from site workers to directors, in a professional and fair manner.
- Be the first point of contact for the client, design team, site managers, subcontractors, suppliers and the general public for as long as the contract lasts.
- Health & Safety issues will be a top priority in this role. Have excellent verbal and written skills and work in line with the company’s ISO 9001:2008 Quality Management Systems.
- Production of programme of works for projects - including master programmes though to individual work task items. Monitoring and overseeing the site manager and their project, this will include visiting all projects at least once a week.
- Overall commercial responsibility by ensuring projects valuations and practical completion certificates issued on timely manner to guarantee swift payments.
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About you:
To excel as a Contracts Manager you will have:
- Experience in managing others and good leadership / people management skills.
- Good understanding and technical knowledge of the construction industry, including the ability to read architectural drawings and understand the construction process.
- The ability to construct accurate and realistic construction programmes.
- The ability to fit in well, work as a team member and have initiative and enthusiasm.
- Good communication skills and good working attitude towards clients and architects.
- Be well organised and capable of meeting deadlines.
- Good math and IT skills are essential, and a good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Project, Word and Outlook is required.
- A good knowledge and understanding of the latest Health & Safety legislation and Building Regulations.
- Understand all aspects of the contracting process and contract law. In particular working with NEC & JCT contracts.
- Good commercial sense is imperative. Be experienced in decision making.
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What We Offer
- Salary up to £75,000 depending upon experience
- Car Allowance
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Pension
- Private Medical Insurance
- Free On-Site Parking
Why Axis CLC?
Joining Axis CLC means being part of a national organisation that delivers essential services across housing, education, healthcare, defence and commercial property. You’ll be joining a team that values reliability, quality and social impact, offering long-term stability, meaningful work and genuine opportunities to grow and progress in your career.
Our Commitment to Inclusion
Many faces, one Axis CLC. We value diversity and are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. If you need any adjustments during the hiring process, please let us know.
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