Contracts Manager

Project Manager - Heritage Construction

Location: Office based in Greater Manchester

Salary: £48,000 - £55,000 + Package (DOE)

Sector: Heritage, Conservation & Refurbishment

Interview Dates: Week Commencing 12th October

The Opportunity

Our client is a specialist contractor delivering a range of heritage, conservation, restoration and refurbishment projects. Due to continued growth, they are seeking an experienced Project Manager who can bring genuine construction expertise to the business and provide valuable support to the Construction Director and wider operational team.

The client is looking for an established construction professional capable of taking ownership of projects from pre-construction through to completion, alleviating pressure on senior leadership and driving successful project outcomes.

The Role

You will be responsible for managing multiple construction and heritage projects, ensuring they are delivered safely, on programme, within budget and to the highest standards of quality.

The successful candidate will act as a key point of contact for clients, consultants, subcontractors and site teams, whilst maintaining full oversight of commercial, operational and programme performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead projects from pre-construction through to completion and handover.
• Manage project programmes, budgets and resource allocation.
• Oversee subcontractor procurement and supply chain management.
• Build and maintain strong client and stakeholder relationships.
• Ensure projects are delivered safely and in accordance with company standards.
• Monitor commercial performance, forecasting and cost control.
• Coordinate site teams and provide leadership across project delivery functions.
• Produce progress reports and project updates for senior management.
• Identify and mitigate project risks.
• Support the Construction Director with operational planning and project strategy.

Ideal Background

The successful candidate will possess experience similar to that of a senior Project or Contracts Manager who has:

• Delivered construction and refurbishment projects valued up to £10 million.
• Managed projects across heritage, conservation, education, healthcare, commercial, residential or social housing sectors.
• Overseen projects from pre-construction through to handover.
• Demonstrated strong commercial awareness including procurement, budgeting and forecasting.
• Built effective relationships with clients, consultants and subcontractors.
• Successfully led site teams and multidisciplinary project teams.
• Delivered complex refurbishment and restoration schemes, including listed buildings.
• Maintained high health & safety and quality standards throughout project delivery.

Desirable Experience

Experience working on projects such as:

• Grade I & Grade II Listed Buildings.
• Heritage restoration and conservation schemes.
• Museum refurbishments.
• Historic educational facilities.
• High-end residential refurbishments.
• Complex occupied-building renovations.

Candidates with a proven track record delivering heritage projects and managing stakeholder expectations within sensitive environments will be viewed particularly favourably.

Essential Qualifications

• SMSTS
• Valid CSCS Card
• First Aid at Work
• Construction Management, Project Management or related qualification
• Full UK Driving Licence

Personal Attributes

• Strong leadership and decision-making skills.
• Commercially astute with excellent organisational ability.
• Confident communicator and stakeholder manager.
• Proactive and solutions-focused approach.
• Able to work autonomously whilst supporting wider business objectives.
• Passionate about heritage and preservation projects.
• Ambitious with the drive to further develop their career within a growing business.

What''s On Offer

• £48,000 - £55,000 salary depending on experience.
• Opportunity to work on prestigious heritage and restoration schemes.
• Direct involvement with senior management and strategic project delivery.
• Long-term career progression opportunities.
• Supportive and collaborative working environment.

Interviews will be taking place during the week commencing 12th October