Contracts Manager, Jobs, 1857

Contracts Manager - Barry

Company Ca + BENS

Date Posted: Thursday 28 August 2025

, Ref: 1857

Contracts Manager – Near Rhoose – Full-time – £50,000 to £55,000 per year

Rhino Recruitment is seeking an experienced Contracts Manager to join an established construction team near Rhoose.

This full-time position offers a great opportunity to work on a secured portfolio of social housing refurbishment and new build projects across South Wales. You'll play a key role in overseeing project delivery, managing subcontractors, and ensuring quality and safety standards are met from planning through to handover.

 

Key Responsibilities

Project and Programme Management

  • Develop detailed project plans and schedules
  • Lead weekly progress reviews and forward planning sessions
  • Attend on-site meetings to monitor construction progress
  • Produce and update project programmes in coordination with site managers

 

Site Oversight and Coordination

  • Chair internal and external meetings and maintain accurate records
  • Liaise with site managers, clients, and subcontractors
  • Resolve site issues and manage variations and minor works
  • Oversee resource allocation, recruitment, and equipment tracking

 

Subcontractor and Client Engagement

  • Organise pre-start meetings and project launches
  • Handle subcontractor communications and issue resolution
  • Monitor snagging, defects, and client updates through to final handover

 

Health & Safety Compliance

  • Set high standards for on-site H&S practices and documentation
  • Allocate and verify H&S responsibilities and training
  • Implement and monitor risk management controls

 

Ideal Candidate

  • At least 5 years’ experience in contract management
  • Background in social housing construction (new build and refurbishment)
  • Relevant qualifications (HNC, Diploma, ILM or equivalent)
  • Strong skills in Microsoft Office, communication, and negotiation
  • Highly motivated and able to work independently

 

Benefits

  • Company car
  • Company pension
  • Monday to Friday schedule (no weekend work)

 

Location
Rhoose, CF62 3DS (postcode and location not exact)

 

Salary
£50,000 – £55,000 per year, depending on experience.

 

If you're interested, email Tyler@rhinorecruitment.com or click Apply.