Contracts Manager (Main Contractor) | Permanent | Ipswich

A leading Regional Main Contractor have an excellent opportunity for a Contracts Manager to join them on a permanent basis, based out of their offices in Ipswich.

The company have been around for many years and have achieved continuous growth and success, combining traditional values with an innovative and forward thinking approach.

As a business, they provide design, sustainable, partnered construction and project management services for private and public sector clients on a wide range of projects across multiple sectors, up to £50m in value.

They carry out new build, refurbishment and fit-out projects sectors including commercial, healthcare, education, leisure, retail, industrial, defence, heritage and housing. They are looking for a Contracts Manager that has a track record of working on multiple projects for a reputable main contractor.

Role:

• To be a positive and inspirational leader who actively engages with his workforce to enhance the productivity of projects
• Leading various sites, with a fully integrated and dynamic relationship between design, construction and commercial activities
• Demonstrate a positive ‘can-do’ attitude at all times whilst understanding the impact of decisions on all aspects of the projects
• To fully understand design, procurement, planning, programming, progress reporting and construction
• To report openly and honestly at all times, acknowledging problems, analysing and providing solutions
• Supervising Project Managers, Site Managers, contractors and internal staff on a daily basis

Criteria:

• Strong track record of managing multiple projects concurrently of various sizes and at different stages, delivered on time and to budget
• Experience with 2-stage tendering
• Main contracting background
• Excellent all round construction knowledge and experience
• Private and public sector experience
• Strong understanding on UK building regulations
• Excellent management skills with the ability to get the best out of full site teams
• Full UK drivers’ license
• Able to commute and work in Ipswich

If you are a Contracts Manager and you are interested in this opportunity, please apply with an updated CV or call Rob Apps on: 07733 529 573