Contract Manager

Contracts Manager – Construction Recruitment Professional (White Collar)

Location: Bristol, England, United Kingdom

On behalf of my client, a multidisciplinary construction company acting as Main Contractor, I am recruiting for a Contracts Manager to work on an ongoing project in Bristol. The project runs for a minimum of five years and involves multi‑million‑pound office buildings.

The Contracts Manager has overall responsibility for the coordination, management and delivery of assigned projects, ensuring they are completed profitably, safely, on time and to an acceptable standard whilst maintaining and promoting strong client relationships. They will ensure the most effective and efficient utilisation of people and resources required for the duration of the project.

• Ensure assigned projects are managed and delivered on time, to a high‑quality standard and within budget.
• Liaise with the Project Director to ensure all sites are adequately resourced.
• Develop construction programmes and methodology with the assistance of the Contracts Planner and communicate them to site management.
• Appoint a temporary works coordinator on each project.
• Ensure timely placement of sub‑contract orders.
• Issue and approve the Construction Phase Health & Safety Plan prior to the commencement of work.
• Administer the project in accordance with contractual conditions, highlighting any relevant clauses to all stakeholders.
• Proactively liaise with Site Management to ensure adequate labour and subcontractor resources are provided and maintained on site, enabling completion on time and to the client’s required standards using the approved agency list.

• 5 years’ experience in planning, directing and coordinating projects.
• 3 years’ experience successfully managing and coordinating large teams across multiple disciplines.
• Proven track record of negotiating and monitoring subcontractors.
• Experience carrying out health and safety assessments and inspections.
• Strong client expectation management skills.
• Ability to prepare and present reports to senior management and clients.

Travel and Accommodation: Those travelling from Ireland will receive accommodation, flights and a travel package. Local candidates in Bristol will receive an attractive salary.

Employment Type: Full‑time
Seniority Level: Mid‑Senior level