Contract Manager

Our Wiltshire‑based Capital (Planned works/Refurbishment) business continues to grow – we’re seeking a Contracts Manager to lead the successful delivery of works including the installation of doors, windows and insulation for our clients in Wiltshire and Dorset.

Our mission is to be “a company loved by its employees and customers” – and we’re seeking someone who shares these values.

£59,058.00 inclusive of car allowance.

Benefits

• Be part of the company profit share scheme (14% of base salary achieved last year)
• Private mileage scheme and fuel card
• Enhanced employer pension contribution of up to 7% or a savings scheme
• Life, Medical and Permanent Health Insurance
• Free legal and financial advice, and counselling through the Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity
• Enhanced maternity/paternity pay
• Training and development opportunities
• Exclusive discounts from our preferred supplier

The Contracts Manager Role

• Responsible for leading the operational delivery of a variety of Capital (Planned works/Refurbishment) contracts in Wiltshire and Dorset.
• Instill ownership and responsibility in your teams, leading and supporting the successful delivery of works on time and to budget.
• With a direct labour team, lead by example, motivating, incentivising, and developing individuals, including apprentices, to deliver high‑quality work from within.
• Take ownership of recruitment, onboarding and induction of new members.
• Ensure Health and Safety measures are paramount, in place and monitored.
• Ensure resources, including subcontractors, plant, and materials, are available to deliver the work as planned.
• Build relationships internally and externally, encouraging commercial and operational teams to work closely together to ensure the success of a contract.
• Sense‑check site reporting, produce accurate reporting, and implement corrective actions.
• Be accountable and manage your own time to maintain productivity and keep procedures and reports up to date.

What Will I Bring to the Contracts Manager Role?

• Experience in producing high standards of Health and Safety management through strong system controls and leadership by example.
• Strong planning and organising skills to ensure workstreams are delivered successfully, with resource, quality, cost and risk management.
• Demonstrable experience in managing direct labour, investing in your team, and developing individuals to maximise their potential and produce a high‑performing team.
• Customer‑centric, understanding customers’ needs and consistently delivering in line with their expectations.
• SMSTS qualification with sound working knowledge of Health and Safety requirements.
• NVQ qualification level 6 in Construction Site Management, or equivalent, desirable with experience of FRA, high‑volume kitchen and bathroom installation, window and door installation, insulation, etc.

About Ian Williams Ltd

Ian Williams is a diverse and inclusive employer committed to equality. We value diversity of race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity and all other characteristics that make us different.

We reserve the right to shortlist prior to the closing date.

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