Subcontract Manager

Artis recruitment have partnered with a growing property company based in the Caerphilly area to recruit a new Subcontract Manager on a 6-month temporary basis.

The Subcontract Manager role will ultimately be responsible for driving performance across the national network of subcontractors and supply partners, whilst ensuring projects are completed efficiently and cost effectively.

About the Role

• Manage and support a UK-wide network of over 350 assessors and approximately 15 supply chain partners, ensuring effective recruitment, onboarding, training, and performance management.
• Monitor subcontractors adherence to KPIs, SLAs, and quality benchmarks to ensure consistent, timely, and high-quality service delivery.
• Assist in the drafting, negotiation, and administration of subcontractor agreements, ensuring alignment with business goals and service expectations.
• Track subcontractor expenditure and operational costs, identify efficiency opportunities, and ensure delivery within budget to safeguard profitability.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across service delivery and subcontractor management to enhance scalability and operational effectiveness.
• Ensure subcontractor activities comply with relevant industry and regulatory standards and provide support in resolving compliance issues.
• Leverage performance data to inform decision-making, deliver insights into subcontractor effectiveness, and produce actionable reports for senior stakeholders.
• Foster strong, collaborative relationships with subcontractors, promoting innovation, feedback, and continuous service enhancement.
• Identify and recommend commercial opportunities be that current or new revenue streams

About your experience

• Proven track record in managing a large portfolio of subcontractors, preferably in the Property or construction sector
• Commercially astute, with an analytical yet creative mindset to problem-solve and make confident decisions.
• Ability influence and negotiate
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
• High attention to detail with previous experience managing multiple projects

If you have a track record in subcontract management and a keen eye for spotting commercial opportunities, then please click apply.