Contracts Manager

Within the Construction environment, think about buying materials, managing big projects, ensuring health and safety and customer service. At any given time, you’ll find us working on some circa 400 developments in both towns and rural areas across the UK, and every one poses unique challenges. Some are from scratch on brownfield sites; others see us adapting existing buildings, like old factories or disused hospitals.

We need people who can bring us fresh ideas and imagination on one hand, and the commercial ability to manage people, budgets and costs on the other. It is testament to the professionalism of our construction teams that for an unprecedented thirteenth year, Site Managers have won more NHBC Pride in the Job Awards than any other house builder.

Reporting to the Construction Director, you will be responsible for overseeing the development of sites from land acquisition to completion, ensuring that Safety, Health and Environmental standards are maintained, and Programme, Quality and Cost targets are achieved within agreed budgets and timescales through the effective management of Site Managers and subcontractors. You will be responsible for the delivery of the divisional construction execution plan.

To be successful in the role, we are looking for:

• A strong team motivator with the drive and tenacity to achieve the goals of the business.
• Proven experience of working in a senior role in the construction industry, including managerial experience.
• Self-confident, decisive, resilient and able to thrive under pressure in a fast‑paced environment.
• A member of the Chartered Institute of Builders and/or qualified to NVQ level 5 in Construction Management with considerable experience of the full range of construction trades (desirable, not essential).
• In depth knowledge of all aspects of the construction trade and the relevant legislative requirements e.g. Health and Safety, NHBC requirements and Building Regulations.
• Good knowledge, understanding and experience of dealing with all issues relating to Customer Care.

We’re a 5‑star house builder nationally recognised since 2010 for supplying high‑quality homes for all generations. We combine the brightest minds, the latest technology, and a genuine commitment to putting customers first. We have tailored opportunities for apprentices, graduates, experienced professionals and ex‑Armed Forces personnel to help us stay one step ahead and build the homes that Britain needs.

Barratt adopts a hybrid way of working which assumes that where roles allow, our office‑based colleagues divide their time between working in the office, on our construction sites and sales offices, and working from home, as the role dictates. We recognise the many benefits that an effective hybrid working culture brings to both the company and our colleagues.

We are building an organisation where anyone with drive and talent can pursue the career they want. We are building a culture where anyone, regardless of gender, race, age, sexuality, disability, background or any other characteristic, can progress and be proud to work for us.

• Manage and monitor Safety, Health and Environmental (SHE) performance where required to ensure compliance with legal obligations and requirements detailed in the Company’s SHE Management system.
• Support in the provision of suitable tender requirements for subcontractors and suppliers, monitor their performance and feedback to Commercial department.
• Ensure adequate and suitable resources are available for an effective site start.
• Monitor performance against construction programme to ensure targets are met and completions are on time. Progress chasing as required. Provide dates through Sales/Build meetings to ensure legal completions are as forecasted.
• Control additional costs for non‑productive and prelim expenditure to ensure Group guidelines and take part in cost control meetings.
• Liaise with all departments to support the Site Manager’s role and ensure information, materials and contractors are available.
• Monitor each stage of construction as work proceeds to ensure a quality product.
• Liaise with purchasers to ensure we provide a suitable level of…