Contracts Manager
Job in
Ipswich, Suffolk County, IP1, England, UK
Listed on 2026-01-19
Listing for:
Fairmead Managed Services LTD
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-01-19
Job specializations:
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Construction
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Management
Contracts Manager, EHS / HSE Manager, Program / Project Manager
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Job Overview
Our client is a well established client focused building contractor based out of Ipswich, Suffolk. They are looking for an experienced Contracts Manager to join their team. The successful candidate will ideally be based within their operating area of East Anglia, working across their sites and out of their Head Office in Ipswich.
Responsibilities
* Well-presented and distinguishable team leader, who represents the Company as the primary point of contact for the project.
* Lead by example – demonstrate a strong work ethic that permeates through the delivery teams.
* A strong commitment to the business and its personal approach to contracting.
* Develop and maintain positive relationships with our clients and supply-chain.
* Highly self-motivated with a positive can-do approach to drive the project to a successful completion.
* Strong project management skills – experience of leading a construction team in the delivery of an outstanding service and quality projects, whilst working to tight deadlines.
* Excellent IT skills
* Communicates effectively
* Ability to lead our delivery team, mentor junior colleagues and report to Directors on key project issues.
* Experience of devising plans for successful, safe and economical delivery of the works.
* Assist our Pre-Contract Department with current bids and contribute to securing future projects.
Requirements:
* SMSTS, First Aid and CSCS
* Previous experience in a similar role
* Ability to control the progression of the works and produce construction programmes using ASTA software, accounting for project and market constraints.
* Ability to understand and work within budgets – control site expenditure and ensure variations are identified and instructed.
* A strong understanding of risk – capture, manage and mitigate risk throughout the project.
* Ability to understand and follow drawings and specifications for the works.
* Ensure excellent quality assurance plans are developed and maintained by our delivery managers and supply-chain.
* Good knowledge of current Health & Safety law and practices.
* Ability to develop and implement a site Health and Safety Plan and manage all onsite activities.
* Ability to monitor and report on the advancement of the works and develop mitigation measures in the event of project delays.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £85,000.00-£90,000.00 per year
Work Location:
In person
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