Contracts Manager

Contracts Manager (Permanent) Our client is a well-established Main Contractor specialising in the refurbishment of commercial and industrial buildings, delivering projects up to £5M. With a strong reputation for quality and repeat business, they are looking to add an experienced Contracts Manager to their Hertfordshire-based team. Reporting to the Operations Manager, although office-based, you''ll visit each of your projects weekly to support your Site Managers and keep delivery on track. Key Responsibilities Take handover of awarded schemes from Estimating and plan project delivery Manage up to three live projects concurrently, valued up to £5M Lead, support and develop Site Managers across your projects Prepare, manage and update programmes using MS Project or Asta Powerproject Take ownership of quality, health and safety standards across all sites Act as the main point of contact for clients, building strong working relationships Ideally you will oversee the commercial side of your projects where appropriate, including cost control, valuations and variations (BUT NOT ESSENTIAL) Report on project progress, risks and performance to the Operations Manager About You Proven experience as a Contracts Manager (or a Project Manager ready to step up) with a Main Contractor A background in commercial and/or industrial refurbishment projects is essential Able to programme confidently using MS Project or Asta Powerproject Commercial management experience is desirable but not ..... full job details .....