Contracts Manager

Overview

Within the Construction environment, think about buying materials, managing big projects, ensuring health and safety and customer service. We work on circa 400 developments across the UK, with projects in towns and rural areas. Some are from scratch on brownfield sites; others involve adapting existing buildings, like old factories or disused hospitals.

We need people who can bring fresh ideas and imagination, and the commercial ability to manage people, budgets and costs. Site Managers have won NHBC Pride in the Job Awards for thirteen consecutive years, reflecting our professionalism in construction.

Role and responsibilities

Reporting to the Construction Director, you will oversee the development of sites from land acquisition to completion, ensuring Safety, Health and Environmental standards are maintained, and Programme, Quality and Cost targets are achieved within agreed budgets and timescales through the effective management of Site Managers and subcontractors. You will be responsible for delivering the divisional construction execution plan.

• Manage and monitor Safety, Health and Environmental (SHE) performance to ensure compliance with legal obligations and Company SHE Management system.
• Support in providing suitable tender requirements for subcontractors and suppliers, monitor their performance, and feedback to the Commercial department.
• Ensure adequate and suitable resources are available for an effective site start.
• Monitor construction programme performance to ensure targets are met and completions are on time. Progress chasing as required. Provide dates through Sales/Build meetings to ensure legal completions are as forecasted.
• Control additional costs for non-productive and prelim expenditure to align with Group guidelines and participate in cost control meetings.
• Liaise with all departments to support the Site Manager's role and ensure information, materials and contractors are available.
• Monitor each stage of construction to ensure a quality product.
• Liaise with purchasers to provide a suitable level of service after completion.
• Support the Site Manager in ensuring on-site Construction teams are fully resourced and well-directed, with clear job responsibilities and full support in communication, training, development, and workload organisation.
• Provide a professional interface with purchasers, external contacts, and contractors.
• Assist the Construction Director in all matters relating to the efficient performance of the Construction Department.
• Set and achieve build programme targets as advised by the Construction Director.
• Lead and develop the site management teams.

• Be a point of contact for recruitment of the site management team and support appropriate personnel through the interview process.

Candidate profile

To be successful in the role, we are looking for:

• A strong team motivator with the drive and tenacity to achieve business goals.
• Proven experience in a senior construction role, including managerial experience.
• Self-confident, decisive, resilient and able to thrive under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• A member of the Chartered Institute of Builders and/or qualified to NVQ level 5 in Construction Management with considerable experience in the full range of construction trades (desirable but not essential).
• In-depth knowledge of all aspects of the construction trade and relevant legislative requirements (e.g., Health and Safety, NHBC requirements and Building Regulations).
• Good knowledge and experience in Customer Care.

We've been nationally recognised as a 5-star housebuilder since 2010 for supplying high-quality homes for all generations. That's more than any other major housebuilder. We combine the brightest minds, the latest technology, and a genuine commitment to putting customers first. We offer tailored opportunities for apprentices, graduates, experienced professionals and ex-Armed Forces personnel to help us stay ahead and build the homes Britain needs.

Barratt adopts a hybrid working model where office-based colleagues may divide their time between office, site, and sales offices, with some roles allowing remote working where appropriate.

We are building an organisation where drive and talent can shape a rewarding career, and where everyone can progress regardless of gender, race, age, sexuality, disability, background or other characteristics.

As part of working for Barratt Redrow PLC and specifically for this role, we offer:

• Competitive Bonus Scheme
• Private Medical Cover - Single
• Annual Medical Health Assessment
• 26 days' holiday (rising to 29 with length of service)

Private medical cover, pension, annual health assessment, and additional benefits support your wellbeing and work-life balance. Other benefits include cycle to work, discounts, and more.

Additional information

From death in service, paid volunteer and study leave to family-friendly policies and share schemes, we offer a broad range of benefits. See how our colleagues are building tomorrow together.

About West Scotland

Our triple-branded divisions combine Barratt Homes, David Wilson Homes and Redrow brands, delivering a range of homes from first-time buyers to premium markets. We have consistently achieved 5-star status from the Home Builders Federation since 2009.

Where you'll be working

Based at an office or one of our sites, with flexibility based on the role.

Diversity and inclusion

We are committed to an inclusive culture where everyone can progress and be proud to work for us.

Thinking ahead to a better future

We're building a sustainable tomorrow, one house and one community at a time. See how our colleagues are building tomorrow together.