Contracts Manager

Contracts Manager

Role detail:

Summary:

K & C is a privately owned company established in 1990. It has grown over the years to become one the leading construction companies in Wales and the North West, operating from its Head Office in St Asaph, North Wales.

We are proud of our success, having won numerous prestigious industry awards. We offer a wealth of experience and expertise, providing high quality innovative project management on a design and building, partnering and traditional basis for projects in both private and public sectors. Our focus has always been to provide a level of quality building services that exceeds expectations. The result of this philosophy is that we have achieved and maintained an enviable reputation, andis the key to our continued expansion and success.

We are now seeking an experienced and dynamic Contracts Manager to drive our business forward. Youll be joining our senior team, working closely with our Design Director, Technical Director and Commercial Director to oversee a variety of exciting and ongoing projects. If you are ready to take your career to the next level and make a tangible impact on high-profile construction projects, this role is for you.

Key Responsibilities:

• Apply exceptional technical knowledge to ensure projects are built in the most economical and efficient manner.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with the supply chain, introducing new trades and fostering collaboration.
• Provide strong leadership, balancing assertiveness with a personable, approachable character.
• Identify opportunities for value engineering and project amendments to improve efficiency.
• Ensure all project sites are maintained to the companys standards, with a keen eye on presentation and cleanliness.
• Develop and manage target programmes, including short-term lookahead schedules.
• Collaborate closely with the Design Team to ensure that all designs are suitable and provided within agreed timescales.
• Collaborate closely with the commercial team to ensure procurement schedules are robust and aligned with project timelines.
• Develop and implement mitigation strategies to bring off-track projects back in line.
• Lead regular supply chain meetings, addressing issues proactively before they escalate.
• Prepare monthly management reports and attend senior management meetings.
• Efficiently manage labour, plant, and material resources, minimising waste and maximising productivity.
• Ensure all site staff are properly qualified and receive ongoing training in collaboration with the Health & Safety Manager and HR Manager.
• Maintain compliance with the companys Quality Management System (QUENSH) and be the key contact for Health & Safety.
• Oversee snagging and defect close-out processes, ensuring costs are allocated appropriately to the responsible parties.

Skills & Experience we are looking for:

Minimum of 5 years of proven experience as a Contracts Manager in the construction or property development industry.

Degree or HND in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or an equivalent level qualification within the industry (CSCS/SMTS/CITB)

Must be proficient in project management software (E.G. Microsoft Project)

IT literate with strong administrative skills.

Relevant industry qualifications.

Strong people management, leadership, and relationship-building skills

Excellent communication, organisational, and problem-solving abilities.

CSCS card and full first aid certificate (preferred).

Full UK driving licence.

What we can do for you:

The key to our continued growth is the talented people who work for us and their commitment to excellence. We encourage everyone to grow and maximise their potential with a shared vision and a desire for personal development. We promote individual development and invest in colleagues to help them fulfil their professional goals.

We support the physical, emotional and financial wellbeing of our people and this increasingly drives the strategic agenda. We will be offering a range of wellbeing programmes, initiatives and education to support colleagues both in work and at home.