Contracts Manager at Pendrich Height Services
Hours: 40 Hours per week
Holiday: 21 Days + Bank Holiday
Location: Manchester or Edinburgh
Salary: £45k per annum
About Pendrich
Pendrich Height Services, part of the Building Access Specialist Division (BAS) within the PTSG Group, is a specialist provider of structural engineering and maintenance services across the UK. We work across a wide range of sectors, delivering inspection, repair, and maintenance solutions on complex and high‑rise structures. Our focus is simple, safe delivery, high standards, and a team that takes pride in what they do.
Job Overview
We’re looking for an experienced Contracts Manager to take ownership of operations across our Manchester and Scotland regions. This is a key leadership role where you’ll play a big part in shaping how the function grows. It’s not just about managing what’s there it’s about improving it. You’ll review current capability, strengthen the team, and drive a consistent, high‑performing operation. You’ll be leading from the front, setting standards, building a strong team culture, and making sure everything is delivered safely, efficiently, and to a high standard.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Leading projects from initial survey through to completion, making sure everything lands on time, safely, and commercially sound
- Driving improvements across operations spotting what can be better and actually doing something about it
- Making sure all work is delivered in line with health & safety requirements, including risk assessments, COSHH, and safe systems of work
- Supporting and developing your teams on site giving clear direction and being visible when it matters
- Building strong relationships with clients and keeping communication clear throughout
- Ensuring projects are properly resourced with the right people, equipment, and planning in place
- Keeping a close eye on budgets, timelines, and overall project performance
- Carrying out site surveys and supporting with pricing and quotations
- Completing site audits and inspections to ensure standards are being met
- Working closely with internal teams, especially Health & Safety, to keep delivery aligned and compliant
What we’re looking for
- Proven experience in a Contracts Manager (or similar) role within construction, maintenance, or specialist services
- Strong understanding of health & safety and how it applies in real‑world delivery
- Experience managing multiple projects and teams across different locations
- Commercial awareness you understand budgets, margins, and what good looks like
- Confident leadership style able to make decisions and take ownership
- Organised, clear communicator, and able to keep things moving
- Good IT and numeracy skills
- Knowledge of Building Regulations and British Standards
- A proactive, hands‑on approach someone who leads from the front rather than sits behind it
Package
- Car allowance or company car
- 21 days holiday + bank holidays
- Extra day off after length of service
- Life assurance x3 salary
- Pension scheme
- Vivup health plan (dental, health screening, gym discounts)
- Monthly reward & recognition scheme
- Referral bonus scheme
Why join us?
You’ll be joining a business that’s growing, with real opportunity to shape how things are done. It’s a role where you’ll have autonomy, support, and the chance to build something strong with your team.
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