Contracts Manager - West London

A well respected main contractor who specializes in new-build residential, education and care facility schemes are currently seeking a Contracts Manager. The company has built its reputation on repeat business from many high-caliber customers in London and the South East of England. They offer a great working environment which offers a genuine work life balance. The Contracts Manager position is pivotal to the business and as such will offer great rewards to the successful candidate. The role is to manage a portfolio of residential and a care facility schemes in West London with a combined value of £30m. The projects have been successfully secured and are now ready for someone to take them over, build a team and successfully deliver them on time and in budget. As Contracts Manager, you will be responsible for: * Program and planning management - ensuring the short-term plans are clear and concise * Procurement - Working with Buyers and the supply chain. * Finance - working closely with the Quantity Surveyors ensuring the financials are running smoothly * Building and maintaining a close relationship with the client * Manage and mentor the site based staff, making sure they're happy and delivering against targets * Quality and compliance control - Making sure all work is compliant and done to the highest standard * Health & Safety - Spearheading the company's high level of health and safety policies Required skills and experience: * 10 years+ experience working for another UK main contractor in a similar operational role * Can successfully demonstrate key success stories on delivering other UK based projects * Ideally have experience delivering residential projects upwards of £20m in value * Industry recognized qualifications - HND, Degree or trades background * Must have up to date tickets - SMSTS, CSCS card, First Aid at Work etc. * Strong leadership and communication skills In return for your work, you will be rewarded with a very competitive basic salary as well as a car or car allowance, pension scheme, full travel expenses, private healthcare and a discretionary bonus