Contracts Manager

About FGA Group Ltd

FGA Group Ltd is a Northamptonshire based, family-run, main contractor specialising in the design, installation and refurbishment of premium steel-framed buildings. FGA offers a turnkey solution to its clients and therefore its capabilities are extensive. These include the installation of steel frames, roofing and wall cladding systems, groundworks and drainage, curtain glazing and more. Central to our ethos is excellent customer service, the highest construction standards and seamless delivery, enabling us to deliver bespoke solutions for clients nationwide.

FGA is on a fast-growing upward trajectory, with increasing project momentum and an expanding pipeline. This is an exciting time to join the company, offering the correct applicant autonomy and responsibility when executing their role of contract management, ensuring the highest construction standards, strengthened processes, and a well managed workforce.

The Contracts Manager will take overall responsibility for the coordination, management and successful delivery of assigned projects, ensuring they are completed safely, profitably, on programme, within budget, and to FGA’s quality standards. This is a pivotal role working closely with the existing Directors, Site Management, supply chain partners and clients. You’ll lead from pre-start through to handover, ensuring the effective utilisation of people, subcontractors and resources throughout the given project lifecycle.

• Own end-to-end delivery of assigned projects, ensuring they are completed on time, to the highest standard, and within budget.
• Liaise with the existing Directors to ensure sites are adequately resourced and supported.
• Develop construction programmes and delivery methodology and communicate clearly to site management.
• Produce and manage procurement schedules to ensure materials and subcontract packages align with programme milestones.
• Place subcontract orders in a timely manner and manage subcontractor performance, progress, quality and compliance.
• Ensure the Construction Phase Plan is issued, reviewed and approved prior to commencement, and that site H&S documentation remains robust and current.
• Conduct and/or oversee health & safety assessments/inspections, driving a proactive and positive safety culture.
• Administer projects in accordance with contractual conditions, ensuring key clauses are understood and communicated to relevant stakeholders.
• Proactively partner with Site Management to ensure adequate labour and subcontract resources are provided and maintained to meet client standards and programme requirements.
• Manage client expectations, maintain strong relationships, and provide clear updates on progress, risks and solutions.
• Prepare and present reports to senior management and clients, including progress reports, commercial position, procurement and site performance.

• You’ve been here before: 10+ years planning, directing and delivering construction projects (ideally as a main contractor), with a track record of bringing jobs home on time, on budget and to a high standard.
• You’re proactive: you spot risks early (programme, supply chain, resourcing, H&S) and act before they become problems.
• You bring structure and pace: clear plans, tight priorities, calm communication, and momentum on site.
• You hold standards: quality, safety and professionalism are non-negotiable, and you’re confident in running inspections and driving compliance.
• You’re commercially switched on: you understand what protects margin, you manage procurement and subcontract packages tightly, and you’re comfortable making decisions.
• You’re strong with subcontractors: you can negotiate, appoint and manage performance (quality, progress, compliance) with a firm, fair, consistent approach.
• You work well with directors, site teams and clients: confident stakeholder management, clear reporting, and no surprises.
• You can juggle the moving parts: programme, procurement, labour, subcontractors and reporting, without losing grip of the detail.
• You have a can-do attitude: you’re not above completing a task that isn’t usually within your remit because the job needs to be done.
• You don’t mind travelling: our jobs cover most of mainland England and therefore we need someone who doesn’t mind spending time on the motorway.

• Competitive salary
• Company vehicle
• Opportunity to work with a growing, family-run main contractor delivering premium projects nationwide
• High autonomy and real responsibility
• Supportive team culture with a strong focus on quality and delivery