Contracts Manager in Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire

Competitive Salary + Car Allowance + Bonus + Excellent Benefits

We are working with an established and highly regarded construction contractor who is looking to appoint an experienced Contracts Manager to oversee fire safety and external façade remediation projects across London and the South East. Our client delivers specialist refurbishment and building safety programmes, including external wall remediation, cladding replacement and associated fire safety works across residential properties. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Contracts Manager with a background in façade remediation, recladding or major refurbishment to take responsibility for a portfolio of projects valued at approximately £15m.

You will be responsible for overseeing the successful delivery of multiple fire remediation and external façade projects, ensuring works are completed safely, on programme and within budget.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Managing external façade remediation, cladding replacement and fire safety improvement projects.

• Overseeing projects from mobilisation through to completion and handover.

• Leading Project Managers, Site Managers and subcontractors across multiple sites.

• Managing programmes, procurement, resources and project budgets.

• Ensuring compliance with building safety regulations, fire safety requirements and health and safety legislation.

• Monitoring project progress, quality standards and commercial performance.

• Working closely with clients, consultants, fire engineers and design teams.

• Managing specialist subcontractors and ensuring works are delivered to specification.

• Maintaining strong client relationships and minimising disruption to residents.

We are keen to speak with experienced Contracts Managers who have a strong background in external façade remediation, recladding, fire safety works or major residential refurbishment. You will have proven experience managing complex construction projects, coordinating specialist subcontractors and working closely with design teams and consultants.

• Previous Contracts Management experience within façade remediation, recladding or fire safety projects.

• Experience delivering projects on occupied residential buildings.

• Strong understanding of building safety legislation, fire safety requirements and construction regulations.

• Experience managing multiple projects, operational teams and specialist subcontractors.

• Good commercial awareness and experience managing project budgets and programmes.

• Excellent leadership, communication and client management skills.

• A proactive approach with the ability to manage competing priorities.

• NVQ Level 6 and SMSTS Essential

For further information or a confidential discussion, please contact David Widdison at Howells Recruitment, or apply with your CV.