26 Contracts Manager Measured Term Contracts jobs in Swindon

Job Overview

• Take full financial and delivery responsibility for a portfolio of contracts ensuring that cost effectively deliver contracted services as well as additional services, within legislative and contractual obligations.
• Manage allactivities necessary, as required to achieve success at all contract life cycle phases, including lead generation, opportunity management, enquiry to quote process, pre-contract phase, post contract phase and defects and liability period.
• Deliver projects in accordance with contracted requirements. Ensure that contracts are correctly administered in accordance with the relevant legal framework.
• Manage direct and indirect resources, supply chain, plant, materials and logistics necessary to ensure successful contract completion.
• To carry out financial forecasting and reporting of cost, sales, gross profit, and risk associated with all projects assigned to you.
• Ensure that statutory obligations are met in full and ensure that the business is not exposed to undue risks.
• Ensure that records, data and systems are maintained up to date and in accordance with standards, policies and procedures.
• Maintain excellent client relationships, develop and maximise opportunities for additional revenue and margin and contract retention.
• Work with all stakeholders to identify opportunities in line with business strategy.

Main Duties

• Manage an assigned portfolio of contracts, ensuring that the works are delivered with the contractual obligation and cost effectively.
• Manage the portfolio of contracts achieving a minimum gross margin as specified by the Company KPI.
• Using the available systems and processes, implement a self-auditing regime in order to validate that works are being completed in accordance with the Contract Execution Plan.
• Generate additional works opportunities on the portfolio of contracts to achieve an additional contract value as set out in specific objectives.
• Where additional work opportunities are awarded ensure that works are expedited in a timely and efficient manner, delivering the works as cost effectively as is possible.
• Ensure that all company-wide processes and procedures are fully deployed in delivering the services associated with contracted and additional works.
• Ensure that additional work opportunities are financially closed out in the month of work completion.
• Manage contract works in accordance with the contract execution plan. Ensure contract execution plan is updated and maintained for the life cycle of the contract.
• Generate pre-contract and contract specific deliverables in accordance with the contract execution plan.
• Manage contract delivery teams ensuring that resources are efficiently allocated to contracts for the contract duration.
• Manage supply chain and sub-contractor performance in respect of the delivery of contract specific services and in accordance with internal supply chain KPI protocols.
• Identify change requirements and expedite opportunities to maximise revenue and to de-risk contract delivery.
• Report on contract performance in accordance with company KPI protocols.
• Manage financial application, job costing, and forecasting update processes for contract sales.
• Manage close out of defects and liability periods including release of retention accounts for contract sales.
• Manage, and work with internal company departments to administer supply chain contracts, from enquiry stage through to practical completion and defects and liability close out.

Qualificationsand Experience

Must have qualifications in one of the following:

Construction and / or Engineering Qualification (ONC, HND or Degree Level in Mechanical, Electrical, Building Services or Construction)

Must have knowledge of Mechanical works - Installation of Chillers, Pipework, AHU's etc

Technical Qualification

CSCS card holder relevant to role

First aid atwork

Can demonstratedelivery of projects of a comparable size, value and in a comparable industry or market sector.

Can demonstrate leadership andmanagement style in keeping with the clients brand image.

Can demonstrate excellentanalytical skills and has experience of Document Management Systems, Sharepoint, Dynamics CRM, Asta Powerproject, Excel, Anaplan or similar/equivalent packages.

Has experience of working in an SME and can demonstrate an understanding of the need to have a broad business understanding.

Knowledge of the construction and engineering industry's statutory requirements, methods and processes.

Driving Licence holder.

Able to be SC/DV cleared

Our client are a well-established Groundworks & Civil Engineering Contractor specialising in residential housing projects. They are seeking an experienced Contracts Manager to oversee the delivery of groundworks projects across the South West.

Key Responsibilities:

Manage multiple groundworks projects, ensuring timely and efficient completion.

Review contract variations to ensure compliance with all terms and regulations.

Supervise site teams and subcontractors, ensuring safe and high-quality performance.

Maintain client relationships, resolve issues, and provide regular project updates

Monitor project budgets, ensuring financial targets are met.

Ensure adherence to safety standards and regulatory compliance on-site.

Skills & Experience:

Proven experience in a Contracts Manager role within groundworks or construction, particularly in residential housing.

Strong understanding of groundworks processes and contract management.

Excellent communication, leadership, and negotiation skills.

Proficient in project management software and Microsoft Office

Relevant construction qualifications (e.g., HNC, HND, or degree).

Benefits:

Competitive salary.

Company vehicle or car allowance.

Bonus scheme

Pension scheme.

Opportunities for professional development

Please contact John Ashcroft for more information (phone number removed)

About Us

We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive community. In line with our Diversity and Inclusion policy, we welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. As a Disability Confident Employer, and part of the Nicholas Associates Group, we are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities, and we're happy to discuss flexible working options.

We are committed to protecting the privacy of all our candidates and clients. If you choose to apply, your information will be processed in accordance with the Nicholas Associates Group of companies Privacy Notice.

Our mission at Response is to enable people of all ages to live a more fulfilled life by providing excellent mental health services, housing, and supported living.

Do you have the desire to empower and promote independence and an interest in mental health?  

Contracts Manager - £37,440 - £2,120 per annum (Salaries vary depending on experience)

Hours –37 hours per week, Monday - Friday

Department – Property & Maintenance

Location – AG Palmer House, Littlemore

What You’ll Be Doing:

Response are looking for an enthusiastic & motivated individual to join our Property & Maintenance Team as Contracts Manager. As Contracts Manager, you’ll oversee the effective management of key contracts across our accommodation services. You’ll lead vendor and service provider relationships, addressing issues and ensuring strong performance. Regular property inspections and collaboration with Support Services will help monitor supplier standards and identify areas for improvement. While focused on Housing, you’ll also support other teams with contract-related needs. You will manage the Contracts Register for all supply contracts across the Charity. You’ll handle stock management to ensure the Repairs and Maintenance Team has the tools and inventory needed to work efficiently. Your role is vital in maintaining and enhancing accommodation quality, upholding Response values, and delivering excellent customer service in all interactions. If you are a motivated individual looking for an exciting opportunity to contribute to a compassionate organisation, we want to hear from you!

Overall job responsibility: Further detail can be viewed in the Job Description.

Some of the core duties include:

• Work  primarily with the Estates Team to enable the Contract Manager to properly monitor contract delivery, ensuring both value for money and successful contract fulfilment.
li>Be lead contact for external stakeholders such as Local Authority, Cleaning, Gardening, IT, Utilities companies and others as required.
• Work with colleagues to ensure Housing Services software systems are effectively managed, and staff are appropriately trained in their use and that they contribute to the wider directorate delivery.
• Ensuring that suppliers comply with legal and contractual requirements, and have appropriate policies and procedures for the management of risk, consistent/complimentary to those of Response
• Managing the periodic tendering / retendering processes including preparation of tender documents, evaluating submissions, and reviewing of contracts
• Identifying, managing and implementing ways of monitoring improvements achieved through process improvements, including levels of service and stakeholder satisfaction, as well as efficiencies and savings that demonstrate return on investment.
• Liaising with Operations Manager and Property and Voids Manager to ensure KPIs and SLA’s are met.
< i>Quality check and audit completed works, to ensure that required standards are being maintained.
• Under the guidance of Operations Manager identify ways of improving responses repairs and maintenance processes and systems, taking personal responsibility for implementation where appropriate.
• To monitor spend across the department and ensure that kit out/replenishment costs are recharged where appropriate.
• To work closely with Repairs operatives, Admin team and Finance colleagues to ensure that Response is achieving best “value for money” across contracts, proactively looking for ways to improve performance against budget.
• Attend mandatory training and keep up-to-date with legal and industry changes relevant to the role.
• Actively promote Response’s values of Caring, Safe, Creative, and Aspirational through all interactions.

The Successful Applicant:

Our main priority for all our roles at Response is to find people that can live our values every day – Caring, Safe, Creative and Aspirational. We provide excellent training on everything else, but we do ask that you have: 

• CSE equivalent A – C
< i>Experience of leading contract management and in areas of procurement.
• Basic understanding of mental health issues
• Working knowledge of Health & safety Regulations and the Health & Safety At Work Act (HSAWA)
• Understanding of Control of Substances hazardous to Health ( COSHH)
• Good understanding of trades, general maintenance.
• Experience of Contract management and Contract management systems e.g. DocuSign CLM.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Demonstrate an ability to identify and resolve issues quickly and efficiently.
• Ability to meet key performance targets and deliver excellent customer service.
• Excellent skills in the use of Microsoft Office applications including Outlook, Word, Excel, Sharepoint, Teams, and Housing Management systems.
• Ability to take ownership, accountability and responsibility of projects and tasks.
• Ability to work directly with residents and customers.
• Able to remain calm and patient when under pressure.
• Full clean driving licence

What We Offer:

• 33 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays) 
li>Blue Light card and other discounted shopping
• Employee Assistance Plan - with access to free counselling 
li>Cycle to Work Scheme (after probation) li>Enhanced family friendly leave
• Flexible and agile working opportunities (role dependent) 
li>Professional qualification sponsorship and study leave  li>£500 refer a friend bonus scheme  < i> < i>Optional health cash care plan with money off prescriptions and treatments
• Wellbeing hub and mental wellbeing support app – approved by NHS
< i>Free flu jabs
• Free DBS application

If this Contracts Manager position sounds like the role for you then please apply today! We would love to hear from you! To learn more about Response and what we do, please visit our website. Closing date – 25/07/2025.

Our employees and clients come from all over the world, we proudly promote a friendly and inclusive culture and are registered as a Disability Confident Employer. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our clients. All our roles require an enhanced DBS check, two references from most recent employers and you must have the right to work in the UK.

The role of Contract Manager within the property industry focuses on overseeing construction projects and ensuring they are executed to the highest standards. This permanent position offers a rewarding opportunity for a professional eager to drive project success while managing client relationships effectively.

Client Details

This organisation operates within the property services sector and is well-established in its field. As a medium-sized business, it specialises in construction projects, offering a stable and structured environment for its team members.

Description

• Oversee and manage construction projects from inception to completion.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the required standards.
• Collaborate with clients to understand project needs and provide tailored solutions.
• Manage contracts, ensuring compliance with legal and company regulations.
• Lead and coordinate teams, fostering effective communication and collaboration.
• Monitor project progress and implement corrective actions when necessary.
• Provide detailed reports on project outcomes to senior stakeholders.
• Maintain strong relationships with suppliers and subcontractors.
• This will be overseeing a repairs & maintenance function for a 4mil contract.

Profile

A successful Contract Manager should have:

• A background in construction or a related field within the property services.
• Demonstrable experience in managing contracts and construction projects.
• Strong knowledge of industry regulations and compliance standards.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• A proactive and solution-oriented approach to problem-solving.
• Proficiency with project management tools and software.

Job Offer

• Competitive salary of approximately 55000 to 65000 per annum.
• Company car and flexible work-from-home options.
• Generous pension scheme to support long-term financial planning.
• Performance-based bonus structure.
• Opportunity to work in a stable and respected environment within the property industry.

If you are ready to make an impact as a Contract Manager in the construction department, we encourage you to apply today.

The Client

• A well-established company and respected provider of Track, Civil Engineering, Construction, and maintenance services to the railway industry. They cover multiple disciplines including Capital works and infrastructure, Support services, Infrastructure maintenance, Welding, Power systems and M&E.

The Role

• They are growing their commercial capabilities and need an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join to the team. This will be office based with opportunities to work from site.
• You will be managing numerous minor projects with the oversee of their Senior QS/Commercial Manager. You will have great exposure to high level communications with the client and be present in meetings with the director to report on their projects.
• You will join an experienced commercial team who all sit together and work collaboratively to help each other on issues with our projects.
• You will be expected to work closely with their project managers to build quotations to win call of contracts within a framework and then forecast those Works accurately to ensure we will perform within budget.
• You will be responsible for all the subcontract management, variations, instructions and general communications.

The Requirements

• You must have a commercial degree
• You will have at least 1-2 years commercial experience, ideally within civil engineering.
• You must be a strong communicator and be capable of working within a team and taking direction

The Benefits

• Excellent salary and package
• Long pipeline of work
• Huge personal growth and development opportunities

Role: Mechanical Services Contracts Manager

Location: South West England (office-based with site visits)

Industry: Building Services / MEP (Mechanical, Electrical & Public Health) Salary & Benefits: Competitive salary with car allowance and generous holiday entitlement

About the Company A well-established design and build contractor providing comprehensive mechanical and electrical services across commercial, industrial, and public sector developments. The company specializes in full-cycle project delivery, from design and procurement to installation, commissioning, and maintenance, with a growing emphasis on renewable energy solutions.

Role Overview Seeking an experienced Mechanical Services Contracts Manager to lead the delivery of commercial mechanical installation projects, typically valued at 1.5 million or more. The successful candidate will combine strong technical knowledge with commercial awareness to ensure successful project outcomes, managing programmes from handover to final account.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee mechanical services contracts from estimate handover to completion
• Procure materials, plant, and subcontractor packages at best value
• Manage project budgets using internal systems and spreadsheets
• Analyse and control labour requirements and associated costs
• Conduct regular site visits to monitor progress and quality standards
• Prepare monthly payment applications and variation costings
• Ensure timely preparation of Risk Assessments and Method Statements
• Monitor Health & Safety compliance for all personnel
• Produce work-in-progress reports for senior management
• Liaise with clients, consultants, and project stakeholders to maintain relationships
• Attend project meetings and coordinate with internal teams
• Support tender submissions and compile O&M manuals
• Understand and respond to client requirements throughout the project lifecycle

Key Skills & Experience

• Proven experience in mechanical project management, ideally in commercial or public sector buildings
• Strong leadership and team coordination skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• High levels of organisation and self-motivation
• Analytical and methodical approach to problem-solving
• Solid technical understanding of HVAC and mechanical services
• Commercially aware with experience managing costs and budgets
• Proficient with Microsoft Office; CAD knowledge beneficial but not essential
• Experienced in health and safety compliance and documentation
• Ability to manage multiple projects within tight deadlines

Brief Outline

The ideal candidate will have proven experience in managing commercial mechanical installation projects with a minimum value of £1.5 million. A background in Mechanical Engineering within Commercial, Industrial, and Public Sector buildings is essential. The candidate must be both technically proficient and commercially astute, with the ability to oversee projects from inception to completion while ensuring quality, compliance, and profitability.

Typical work activities

With the focus on the Project Management of Mechanical Services installation contracts from handover of estimate to completion and agreement of final accounts.

• Procurement of relevant plant and materials and sub-contractor packages ensuring best value

• Managing and forecasting spend using purchasing software and Excel type spreadsheets to ensure that the work is kept to budget.

• Analysis of labour resource requirements for the project and placement and control of labour and associated costs. Regular site visits monitoring works progress and ensuring the quality of work is to the required standard and on programme.

• Managing projects and delivering against contracted targets. • Preparation of monthly applications for payment and costing of variations.

• Ensuring that Risk Assessments and Method Statements are prepared and monitoring of Health &Safety issues in respect of on-site and off-site staff.

• Preparation of work in progress reports for submission to the Directors.

• Liaising closely with other professionals, including clients, structural engineers, builders, architects and surveyors, and in-house project and design teams, building and maintaining relationships.

• Attending a range of project group and technical meetings.

• Working on a variety of projects within a short period of time.

• Assisting in preparing tender submissions.

• Collating certification and preparation of O&M manuals

• Evaluating customer needs and responding to them. Key skills

• A team player with a high level of self-motivation and organisational ability.

• The ability to work well both as part of a team, and on own initiative.

• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.

• Strong leadership skills.

• Analytical and methodical in approach to problem solving.

• Sound knowledge of Mechanical Services Project Management and a good understanding of the technical, commercial and contractual processes involved.

• CAD experience. (not essential)

• Good understanding of HVAC systems.

• People management and staff supervision skills.

• Commercially astute.

• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Your New Company

Hays Building Services are pleased to be assisting an M+E Contractor in Cirencester with the recruitment of an Electrical Contracts Manager to support their growing team.

Your New Role

You will project manage electrical services installation contracts from handover of estimate to completion, analyse labour resource requirements for the project and control labour and associated costs, as well as regular site visits, monitoring works progress and ensuring the quality of work is to the required standard and on programme.

You will liaise closely with other professionals, including clients, structural engineers, builders, architects and surveyors, in-house project and design teams, building and maintaining relationships as well as attending a range of project group and technical meetings.

What You'll Need To Succeed

You will have sound knowledge of electrical services project management with a good understanding of the technical, commercial and contractual processes involved, excellent communication skills as well as the ability to work well as part of a team and on your own initiative.

What You'll Get In Return

This role is being offered with a salary between 60,000 - 65,000 per annum + car on a permanent contract.

What You'll Need To Do Now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.

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Innotech Partners are proud to be supporting a well-established and ambitious Electrical & Renewable Energy contractor as they look to appoint an experienced Electrical Contracts Manager to strengthen their growing team.

• Salary: 50,000 per annum

• Bonus: 4% of the gross profit made on jobs you manage, paid monthly in arrears

• Car Allowance: 400 per month

• Benefits: 30 days holiday (including Bank Holidays), mobile phone, company laptop, long service benefits, and future career progression opportunities

• Standard Hours: 07:30 - 16:30, Monday to Friday

This is a key operational leadership role, taking ownership of multiple electrical projects across Domestic, Commercial, and Industrial sectors. You'll lead a team of Electricians and subcontractors, manage tendered and priced works, and help drive the growth of this thriving department.

Expect plenty of variety - from client liaison and pricing small projects to quality control, financial oversight, and team development.

• Become part of a growing business with ambitious expansion plans

• Enjoy a rewarding bonus structure linked directly to your success

• Be empowered to build and lead your own team within a supportive business

• Opportunity to progress and shape the future of the electrical division

• A proactive, commercially aware leader from an Electrical or Building Services background

• Qualified Electrician with NICEIC Qualified Supervisor status

• Experience in project and team management within Electrical contracting

• Comfortable pricing works, overseeing operational delivery, and working towards financial targets

• Flexible and committed, with strong communication and problem-solving skills

• Willing to travel to sites within 1.5 hours when required

If you're ready to take your career to the next level - building a growing division, leading your own team, and directly contributing to a business's continued success - we want to hear from you.

Let's find the perfect fit together. Our expert team is here to support your career goals and connect you with exclusive opportunities.

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