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Contracts Manager
Head of Construction
What you'll be doing?
Within the Construction environment, you’ll manage:
- Procurement of materials
- Oversight of complex projects
- Health and safety compliance
- Customer service delivery
Our organisation is engaged in circa 400 developments across towns and rural areas of the UK. Each project—whether on greenfield raw land, brownfield conversions, or rehabilitation of old facilities like factories and hospitals—requires unique solutions. Therefore, we look for individuals skilled in two key areas:
- Demonstrating innovative and imaginative approaches
- Managing people, budgets, and commercial efficiency
Notably, our Site Managers have secured the NHBC Pride in the Job Awards for thirteen consecutive years—an unprecedented achievement within the housebuilding sector.
Key Responsibilities
Reporting directly to the Construction Director, this role ensures the comprehensive development of sites—from initial land acquisition to final completion. Your responsibilities include:
- Maintaining Safety, Health, and Environmental (SHE) standards, adhering to legal obligations and internal procedures.
- Providing tender support and monitoring performance for subcontractors and suppliers, reporting to the Commercial department.
- Ensuring suitable resources and materials are available for site commencement.
- Regularly monitoring adherence to constructing programmes, pursuing completion targets, and monitoring on-time delivery through Sales/Build meetings and legal delivery forecasting.
- Controlling additional costs related to non-productive expenses and preliminary work, aligning with Group standards, and participating in cost-control meetings.
- Collaborating with cross-departmental teams to support Site Managers, ensuring flow of materials and contractors’ coordination.
- Overseeing every phase of construction quality to achieve high standards.
- Post-completion engagement with purchasers to ensure customer service excellence.
- Supporting Site Managers in managing on-site teams, including resource allocation, communication, training, and on-site logistical direction.
- Serving as a professional link between purchasers, external partners, contractors, and internal teams.
- Assisting the Construction Director in upholding the governance of the Construction Department.
- Developing and achieving build programme targets aligned with directives from the Construction Director.
- Leading and developing site management teams.
- Supporting recruitment for site management positions, providing guidance during role interviews.
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What You’ll Need
To excel in this position, we seek professionals with:
- A strong capacity to motivate teams and drive performance to achieve core business goals.
- Proven track record with experience in senior management roles within construction.
- Self-confidence, decisive ability, resilience, and thriving under high-pressure, fast-paced environments.
- Preference for qualified professionals—NMHC of the Chartered Institute of Builders or equivalent NVQ Level 5 in Construction Management (qualifications desirable but not mandatory).
- In-depth expertise spanning diverse construction fields and full awareness of relevant legislative requirements, including:
- Health and Safety standards
- NHBC insurance policies
- Building Regulations compliance
- Strong knowledge and experience in delivering customer-focused service, particularly in post-consumption support.
About Barratt: Our Culture and Benefits
Why work for Barratt?
Since 2010, Barratt has been awarded five-star housebuilder status nationally for high-quality homebuilding, recognised as the highest standard among major housebuilders. We are driven by innovation, technology, and a commitment to our customers[owners of all demographics]. Join us in shaping Britain’s future homes while developing your own career.
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Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
We strive to create an organisation where every individual has the opportunity to excel. Barratt welcomes and values talent from all backgrounds, cultivating a progressive workplace culture. Whether you are an apprentice, graduate, experienced professional, or ex-military veteran, we encourage your dynamic aspiration.
Role-Specific Benefits
As part of the Barratt Redrow PLC team, you’ll enjoy exclusivity and support designed for professionals in housebuilding:
Competitive Terms
- Competitive salary
- Bonus scheme linked to company performance
- Private medical cover ( option for extended family include)
- Company car or cash allowance
- Annual medical full health assessment
- 26 days holiday (additional days accrued per three years’ service, capped at 29 days total).
- Choice of flexible employee benefits.
- Enhanced family-friendly policies.
Support for Wellbeing and Growth
- Private healthcare support, including virtual GP access, physiotherapy, and mental health counselling.
- Superior pension schemes – up to 10% matching employer contributions.
- Financial benefits, including savings/loans schemes, employee discounts, and relocated housing support.
Lifestyle Enhancements
- Cycle-to-work scheme
- Regional hotel discounts
- Extended retail discounts
Unique Perks
- Death in service benefits
- Paid leave for volunteer service and study
- Enhanced family support policies (e.g., carers’ leave)
- Employee share buying scheme
By working for us, you align your professional aspirations to a futuristic and empowering workplace, championing quality construction with flexible, rewarding benefits.
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