Contracts Manager
Posted 7 hours 44 minutes ago by Time Recruitment
Contracts ManagerRole-Full time position
Sector: Healthcare, Education, Commercial
Location: North West (Projects are in the North West)
Reporting to: Senior Operations Lead
Working Pattern: Monday-Friday
Package: £50,000 base + £5,000 car allowance
Overview
This is a hands-on Contracts Manager role suited to someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys problem-solving, and can take ownership of multiple live projects. The position involves managing several schemes simultaneously-typically 4 projects valued up to £3M, with an average project size of £400K.
The ideal candidate will bring strong communication skills, a proactive mindset, and the ability to manage risk, opportunity, and people effectively.
Key Responsibilities
Project Delivery
- Oversee 3-4 live projects at any one time, ranging from £200K-£400K
- Ensure all projects are delivered safely, on time, and to the required quality standards.
- Operate effectively in live environments, including healthcare properties.
- Maintain a strong presence on site.
Communication & Leadership
- Lead site teams, subcontractors, and labour resources
- Drive proactive communication with internal teams, clients, and stakeholders.
- Manage your own diary and prioritise workload independently.
Risk & Opportunity Management
- Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks, especially those associated with live healthcare environments.
- Spot opportunities for improvement, value engineering, and programme optimisation.
Client & Stakeholder Management
- Build strong relationships with clients across healthcare, education, commercial, and office sectors.
- Navigate the challenges of working in occupied and sensitive environments with professionalism and care.
What We're Looking For
- Experience delivering projects in healthcare, education, or other live/occupied environments.
- A proactive communicator who doesn't wait for problems to escalate.
- Someone comfortable with fast-paced delivery and juggling multiple schemes.
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and manage site teams.
- A problem-solver who can think ahead