Contracts Manager

Artisan Recruitment is delighted to be partnering with a leading UK property services specialist to recruit an experienced Contracts Manager based from their Southampton office. This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established and growing organisation delivering refurbishment, maintenance and construction projects across highly regulated sectors including Defence, Education, Healthcare and Critical National Infrastructure. The successful candidate will oversee multiple projects from inception through to completion, including the defects period, ensuring delivery is on time, within budget and to the highest quality standards. Reporting into the senior management team, you will take full responsibility for the successful delivery of multiple construction and refurbishment projects ranging from 150,000 to 5 million in value. Projects typically include internal fit-outs, refurbishments and alteration works. Responsibilities will include: Managing multiple projects simultaneously from pre-construction through to completion. Acting as the primary point of contact for clients, consultants, subcontractors and site teams. Ensuring projects are delivered safely, on programme and within budget. Producing and managing construction programmes and project schedules. Conducting regular site visits and supporting Site Managers throughout project delivery. Managing commercial aspects of contracts, including valuations, applications for payment and practical completion processes. ..... full job details .....