Senior Project Manager / Contracts Manager

Location: Greater Manchester (Nationwide, out-of-office role)
Salary: £60,000 - £70,000 + Bonus

Managing 15 - 20 projects - £200k - £1.5m
Travelling 2-3 days a week - all expenses paid

About the Company

Our client is a respected industry leader in the design, manufacture, and installation of high-quality metal doors, steel, and aluminium solutions. Partnering closely with Architects and Tier 1 Contractors across the UK, they have built a reputation for excellence, innovation, and delivering projects that surpass expectations.

The Opportunity

This is a key, client-facing role for an experienced and commercially minded Senior Project Manager / Contracts Manager. You will oversee projects from pre-construction handover through to final account, ensuring exceptional delivery across programme, cost, quality, and safety.

You will manage 15-20 projects with individual values ranging from £200k - £1.5m, working nationwide while primarily operating out of the office. Travel 2-3 days per week, with all expenses paid.

The successful candidate will be professional, organised, technically strong, and capable of managing multiple stakeholders in a fast-paced environment. With responsibility for a team of approximately six Site Managers, you will play a pivotal role in safeguarding project performance, client satisfaction, and commercial success.

Key Responsibilities

Project Performance Management

• Lead and manage the delivery of up to 15-20 live projects.
• Track and report on KPIs, programme milestones, and progress updates.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards.
• Provide accurate documentation and maintain robust project reporting.

Client & Stakeholder Management

• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, consultants, engineers, and third-party partners.
• Build, maintain, and strengthen long-term client relationships.
• Represent the organisation with professionalism, clarity, and integrity at all times.

Health & Safety

• Oversee and champion Health & Safety across all projects.
• Prepare RAMS and ensure compliance with company and industry standards.
• Support incident reporting, investigations, and promote a strong safety culture.

Project Coordination & Design

• Manage all design stages, including Design Team Meetings (DTMs), approvals, and sign-off processes.
• Coordinate progression to production, ensuring timely preparation of job packs.
• Liaise closely with internal teams and external partners to ensure seamless project integration.

Financial Oversight

• Work alongside the commercial team on budgets, forecasts, and Cost Value Reconciliations (CVRs).
• Analyse spend, track variations, and support cost-control measures.
• Contribute to value engineering initiatives to enhance margin performance.

Meetings & Communication

• Lead pre-start, progress, and ad-hoc project meetings.
• Maintain proactive, forward-thinking communication to avoid issues and mitigate risks early.
• Ensure clear reporting across all levels of the business.

Key Values & Competencies

• Construction Background: Essential experience managing construction or fabrication-led projects.
• Professionalism: Strong communicator with polished presentation and leadership skills.
• Commercial Acumen: Ability to interpret financial data and influence margin outcomes.
• Attention to Detail: Quality-driven with excellent problem-solving capabilities.
• Client Management: Demonstrated success managing high-value client relationships.
• Adaptability & Resilience: Able to thrive in a dynamic, fast-moving environment.
• Organisation & Time Management: Skilled at prioritising multiple projects simultaneously.
• Health & Safety Awareness: Robust understanding of safe systems of work and legislative standards.

Qualifications

• A construction, design, or technical qualification (NVQ Level 6 or 7 preferred but not essential).

Hours & Benefits

• Monday to Friday: 7:30am - 4:30pm (early finish 3pm Fridays).
• 25 days holiday per year.
• Company bonus scheme.
• Travel 2-3 days per week nationwide, fully reimbursed.

Apply: Ready to bring your expertise to the team? Apply today!

Contact Daniel Addison on 07701 232548 or apply with your CV to

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