Contracts Manager

• Responsible for leading the operational delivery of a variety of Capital (Planned works/ Refurbishment) contracts within Stroud and Cheltenham
• Instilling ownership and responsibility in your teams, you lead and support the successful delivery of works, on time and to budget
• With a direct labour team, you lead by example, motivating, incentivising, and developing individuals. This includes Apprentices, as we believe in delivering our work directly, and developing from within
• Take ownership of recruitment, onboarding, and induction of new members
• Health and Safety measures will be paramount to you, and you'll ensure they are in place and monitored
• Ensure resources, including subcontractors, plant, and materials are available to deliver the work as planned
• Building relationships both internally and externally, we encourage commercial and operational teams to work closely together to ensure the successful delivery of a contract
• Sense check site reporting, produce accurate reporting, and implement corrective actions
• Be accountable and manage your own time, allowing you to maintain productivity and ensure procedures and reports are up to date

• Experience in producing high standards of Health and Safety management through strong system controls and leadership by example
• Strong planning and organising skills to make workstreams successful in delivery, resource and quality, while understanding cost and risk management
• Demonstrable experience in managing direct labour, you invest in your team and understand individuals’ capabilities, to maximise their potential, develop them and produce a high performing team
• Customer centric. Understands customers’ needs and consistently delivers in line with their expectations
• An SMSTS qualification with a sound working knowledge of Health and Safety requirements
• An NVQ qualification level 6 in Construction Site Management, or equivalent is desirable

An NVQ qualification level 6 in Construction Site Management, or equivalent is desirable

• Be part of the company profit share scheme (14% of base salary achieved last year)
• Private mileage scheme and fuel card
• Enhanced employer pension contribution of up to 7% OR a savings scheme
• Life, Medical and Permanent Health Insurance
• Free legal and financial advice, and counselling through the Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity
• Enhanced maternity/paternity pay
• Training and development opportunities
• Exclusive discounts from our preferred supplier