Graduate/Junior Contracts/Projects Manager

Graduate/Junior Contracts/Projects Manager

Location: Liverpool
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Shape the Future of a Growing Construction Business

We are an ambitious and forward-thinking refurbishment construction company operating within the rapidly expanding residential care sector.

Due to continued growth and exciting future plans, we are looking for junior/trainee/graduate contracts manager to join our team.

Location: Liverpool, UK travel

About the Role

The successful candidate will help take responsibility for the delivery of multiple refurbishment and renovation projects within occupied care homes, with individual project values ranging from £250,000 to £3 million.

Working closely with the Directors, Commercial Team, Clients and sub-contractors,  you will assist overseeing projects from pre-construction through to final handover, ensuring they are delivered safely, on programme, within budget and to the highest standards of quality.

Key Responsibilities

• Help Manage multiple refurbishment projects simultaneously across the UK.
• Help Deliver projects safely, on programme and within budget.
• Help with programmes, procurement and project resources.
• Administer JCT contracts and oversee contractual compliance.
• Ensure exceptional standards of health, safety and quality.
• Maintain excellent client relationships and identify opportunities for repeat business. growth.
• Assist in developing systems, processes and best practice as the business continues to expand.

About You

You will be a junior/graduate contracts manager with 2-3 years site experience

Ideally you will have experience within care homes, healthcare, education, commercial or other live operational environments where planning, communication and attention to detail are essential. Although not essential as all industries will be considered.

Essential Requirements

• Ideally 2/3 years experience with refurbishment or construction projects.
• Excellent commercial awareness.
• Client-facing with outstanding communication skills.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

Qualifications

• Degree, HNC/HND or equivalent in Construction Management, Building, Quantity Surveying or related discipline.
• CSCS Card

Desirable

• IOSH Managing Safely or NEBOSH Construction.
• Current SMSTS Certificate.
• CITB Managers Health & Safety Test.
• First Aid at Work (preferred).
• Asbestos Awareness.
• Fire Safety Awareness.
• APM Project Management Qualification.

What We Offer

Joining us means becoming part of an ambitious, growing business where your ideas, experience and leadership will genuinely influence our future success.

We offer:

£25,000–£35,000 salary (fully negotiable dependent on experience)

Annual performance bonus

Milage or car allowance

Company pension scheme

25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays

Company laptop, phone and IT equipment

Professional membership subscriptions paid if required.

Ongoing CPD and funded training where required.

A supportive and collaborative working environment where your contribution is recognised

Why Join Us?

This is an exciting time to join a business at the beginning of its growth journey, backed by established industry expertise and a strong pipeline of projects. You’ll have the opportunity to make a real impact, grow your career and help shape the future of the company.

If you are an ambitious Contracts/Project person looking for a role with influence, progression and long-term opportunity, we would love to hear from you.