Contracts Manager

About youIf you are an experienced Contracts Manager with a background in fit out and refurbishment, this could be a really good opportunity to take ownership of education projects across the North West or West Midlands.You will be joining an established principal contractor where you can manage your own projects from the initial tender through to completion, with responsibility for the commercial performance, programme, quality and health and safety.The role offers a salary of £60,000 to £65,000, plus a car allowance and annual bonus.You can be based in either the West Midlands or the North West, giving you some flexibility over where you work from.Your experienceYou will ideally have experience as a Contracts Manager within a principal contracting environment, delivering refurbishment and fit out projects.Experience working in education is particularly important, especially if you have delivered projects in live school, college or university environments where work needs to be carefully planned around term dates and holiday periods.You will also need:Strong estimating and tendering experience, with the ability to price your own projects.Good commercial knowledge, including budgets, CVRs, variations, valuations and final accounts.A sound understanding of JCT contracts and CDM regulations.Experience managing Site Managers, subcontractors and supply chains.SMSTS and a full UK driving licence.A CSCS Black Card and First Aid at Work qualification are also required. An enhanced ..... full job details .....