Our client, a fast-growing refurbishment and maintenance contractor, is seeking an Assistant Contracts Manager to join their team. With a £15M turnover and a team of 90 staff (35 in the office and the rest on-site), they specialise in delivering high-quality refurbishment and maintenance projects ranging from £100k to £1M.
This is an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Quantity Surveyor, Site Manager, or Junior Project Manager looking to take the next step towards a Contracts Manager role. The ideal candidate will have some industry experience and be eager to develop within a company that offers strong training, career progression, and hands-on experience.
Assistant Contracts Manager - Benefits:
- Salary: £35k - £45k (DOE)
- Company car or van
- 20 days' holiday plus Bank Holidays
- Pension scheme
- Excellent training & progression opportunities
- Clear career path to Contracts Manager
Assistant Contracts Manager - Role Overview:
- Assisting Contracts Managers in the delivery of refurbishment and maintenance projects
- Conducting site visits, surveys, and progress inspections
- Supporting cost management, procurement, and subcontractor coordination
- Helping with the preparation of project programmes and schedules
- Attending site meetings, monitoring progress, and addressing issues
- Ensuring compliance with health & safety regulations and company standards
- Managing variations, project documentation, and reporting
Assistant Contracts Manager - Requirements:
- Industry experience in a relevant role (Assistant QS, Site Manager, Junior PM, etc.)
- Formal qualification in construction (HNC, HND, BTEC, T-Level, Degree - preferred but not essential)
- Full UK driving licence
- Ability to commute to Coulsdon
- Looking for a long-term role with a clear progression path to Contracts Manager
This is a fantastic opportunity to grow within a well-established contractor, working on a variety of commercial refurbishment and maintenance projects.
Further details can be discussed upon request.
Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.We are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy, and in accordance with GDPR by applying you are granting us consent to process your data, contact you about the services we offer, and submit your CV for the role you have applied for.