Pave Aways Building Contractors
Contracts Manager
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👷‍♂️ We’re looking for an experienced construction professional who’s ready to take ownership, lead with confidence and make a real impact at Pave Aways.
As Contracts Manager, you’ll have the opportunity to:
- Lead significant new-build and refurbishment projects across Shropshire, Mid Wales, Cheshire and the West Midlands
- Work closely with our Managing Director, learning directly from his experience and gaining insight into the wider business
- Lead and develop Site Managers and project teams
- Build strong relationships with clients, consultants and our supply chain
- Play a key role in the continued success and growth of an established, ambitious regional contractor
With a team of 60 and more than 50 years of experience, you’ll have the opportunity to work on complex, high-profile projects while being part of a close-knit team where you can make a genuine impact.
And there’s evidence that we’re a great place to work too. We’re proud to hold Investors in People Gold accreditation and the King’s Award for Enterprise in Promoting Opportunity – recognition of our commitment to developing our people and creating opportunities to succeed.
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WE'RE LOOKING FOR:
- Significant experience working within the building construction sector.
- Proven experience as a Contracts Manager, Senior Contracts Manager or in a similar senior construction management position.
- A strong track record of successfully delivering new build and refurbishment projects.
- Experience working on complex projects, ideally within education, healthcare, or other live environments.
- Solid knowledge and experience of JCT and NEC contracts.
- Excellent technical knowledge and a strong understanding of construction methodology.
- Strong commercial awareness and experience managing project budgets and financial performance.
- Experience of construction programming, procurement and resource planning.
- Strong knowledge of health and safety requirements and SHE standards.
- Experience in managing and developing Site Managers and project teams.
- Excellent communication, leadership and negotiation skills.
- The confidence to make decisions, solve problems and challenge when necessary.
- A professional and personable approach to client and stakeholder relationships.
- A strong commitment to quality and getting the job right first time.
- IOSH Managing Safely or equivalent.
- A full UK driving license.
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OUR BENEFITS PACKAGE INCLUDES:
- Salary: £55,000–£70,000+ per annum, depending on experience and level of responsibility.
- We are looking for an experienced Contracts Manager, and the salary offered will reflect the successful candidate’s experience, skills and the scale of projects and teams they will be responsible for.
- Benefits include:
- Company car allowance
- Potential performance related bonus
- 25 days’ annual leave, increasing with length of service at 2, 5 and 10 years
- Ongoing professional training and development
- Company pension scheme
- Private healthcare, wellness and mental health support
- Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
This is a permanent position with a start date of the 16th November 2026.
If you’re an experienced Contracts Manager looking for your next challenge, we’d love to hear from you. 📩 Find out more and apply: https://www.paveaways.co.uk/careers/
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