Contracts Manager

Location: Exeter
Salary: £45,000 – £52,000 + Package

About the Role

We are working with a well-established regional contractor seeking a Contracts Manager to manage multiple refurbishment and new build projects across Exeter and surrounding areas. Projects span a variety of sectors including commercial, healthcare, education, MoD, and other public sector clients, ranging from £250k to £5m.

This role will oversee project delivery from start to finish, ensuring compliance with health & safety, budgetary control, and quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage multiple projects and site teams simultaneously
• Plan, schedule, and programme site works efficiently
• Represent the company at pre-start, progress, and client meetings
• Manage agency workers, direct staff, subcontractors, and labourers
• Liaise with commercial teams to provide accurate financial updates
• Ensure full compliance with all Health & Safety legislation on site

Requirements

• Recent experience in a similar role managing multiple contracts, ideally refurbishment
• Sector knowledge of education, MoD, and commercial projects
• Must hold or be able to pass a DBS check
• Full UK driving licence
• Relevant site qualifications: SMSTS, CSCS, First Aid at Work
• Good local supply chain knowledge

Interested?

For an informal discussion, please contact Jo or Abbie on 01752 421888, or apply as instructed.

Our Commitment to Inclusion

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