Contracts Manager

Contracts Manager

Birmingham / Hybrid

To £65k + car / allowance + generous benefits

Our Birmingham based client specialises in the provision of bespoke automation and materials handling solutions to some of the biggest names in the UK. As a result of continued success and an ongoing planned program of strategic expansion, they are now seeking to recruit an articulate, dynamic and highly self‑motivated and experienced Contracts Manager to complement their established and successful project team.

• Maintain constant communication with site managers, staff and Clients to ensure proper operation of the company and consistency in the delivery of services, and develop quality assurance protocols where required.
• Ensure operational and deliverable activities remain on time and within budget, overseeing all client‑facing deliverables on behalf of the Company, while expanding the client portfolio by identifying opportunities for service provision and initiating conversations with industry providers for future business.
• Understand the requirements of a potential Principal Contractor project and develop initial budgetary costing documents using current company systems; develop inclusions, exclusions and assumptions in line with project requirements and relevant legislation.
• Manage the project from a ‘Principal Contractor Project Manager’ perspective, including full budgetary management of direct suppliers and labour, running weekly client‑facing update meetings focusing on H&S and the Principal Contractor role, and attending regular site visits and weekly meetings on site or via Teams.
• Maintain an overall site‑activity H&S coordination role that balances the needs of all contractors and the Client, while maintaining the overall project.
• Develop CDM legal documentation such as the Construction Phase H&S Plan, TMPs, Fire Safety Plans, etc. for deliverable projects with the support of the Site Manager.
• “Protect” the company in matters relating to budgetary and service delivery – ensuring that what is delivered matches agreements and that exclusions or items outside scope are not financially incurred.
• Manage company suppliers and labour contracts throughout a project (e.g., Cabins, Cleaners, Fire Extinguisher, Stationery, Internet Access, Security, etc.).
• Collate all necessary H&S File Information / O&M Manuals from contractors involved in the project and distribute to the Principal Designer (CDM) at completion stage.
• Potentially act as an additional resource to a sister division relevant to Construction H&S.

• Qualified to NEBOSH Certificate Level 3 (General or Construction); SMSTS trained;
  Member of the Associate of Project Safety (APS).
• At least 3 years of proven successful experience within the construction industry and solid commercial acumen.
• Strong skills in budget development and oversight, conflict management, project management and business negotiation processes.

• Remuneration package up to £65,000 per annum.
• Car / allowance.
• Generous benefits.
• Career progression and stability.

Contact the Projects Team at Premier Technical Recruitment on (phone number removed) or email your CV in confidence to for further details.