Contracts Manager

Barratt Developments plc; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in the UK is seeking a Construction Manager to oversee site development from acquisition to completion. You will manage teams, ensure adherence to regulations, and maintain project timelines and budgets. Ideal candidates will possess significant experience in construction management and a deep understanding of Health and Safety standards. The role includes a competitive salary and benefits package, alongside the opportunity to work within a hybrid culture that supports both site and remote working.

Benefits

Competitive Bonus Scheme

Private Medical Cover

Annual Medical Health Assessment

26 days’ holiday

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a senior role in construction.
• Strong understanding of Health and Safety regulations.
• Ability to manage projects within budgets and timescales.

Responsibilities

• Oversee development from land acquisition to completion.
• Ensure compliance with Safety, Health, and Environmental standards.
• Manage Site Managers and subcontractors.

Skills

Team motivation

Construction management

Resilience under pressure

Customer service

Education

NVQ level 5 in Construction Management

Tools

Construction software

Job description

Within the Construction environment, think about buying materials, managing big projects, ensuring health and safety and customer service. At any given time, you’ll find us working on some circa 400 developments in both towns and rural areas across the UK, and every one poses unique challenges. Some are from scratch on brownfield sites; others see us adapting existing buildings, like old factories or disused hospitals.

We need people who can bring us fresh ideas and imagination on one hand, and the commercial ability to manage people, budgets and costs on the other. It is testament to the professionalism of our construction teams that for an unprecedented thirteenth year, Site Managers have won more NHBC Pride in the Job Awards than any other housebuilder.

Responsibilities

Reporting to the Construction Director, responsible for overseeing the development of sites from land acquisition to completion, ensuring that Safety, Health and Environmental standards are maintained, and Programme, Quality and Cost targets are achieved within agreed budgets and timescales through the effective management of Site Managers and subcontractors. To be responsible for the delivery of the divisional construction execution plan.

• Manage and monitor Safety, Health and Environmental (SHE) performance where required to ensure compliance with legal obligations and requirements detailed in the Company’s SHE Management system.
• Support in the provision of suitable tender requirements for subcontractors and suppliers, monitor their performance and feedback to Commercial department.
• Ensure adequate and suitable resources are available for an effective site start.
• Monitor performance against construction programme to ensure targets are met and completions are on time. Progress chasing as required. Provide dates through Sales/Build meetings to ensure legal completions are as forecasted.
• Control additional costs for non-productive and prelim expenditure to ensure Group guidelines and take part in cost control meetings.
• Liaise with all departments to support the Site Manager’s role and ensure information, materials and contractors are available.
• Monitor each stage of construction as work proceeds to ensure a quality product.
• Liaise with purchasers to ensure we provide a suitable level of service after completion.
• Support the Site Manager in ensuring that on-site Construction teams are fully resourced and well-directed, with clear guidelines to their own job responsibilities, and are provided with full support in achieving these, in terms of communication, training and development, and the organisation of the site’s workload.
• Provide a professional interface with purchasers, external contacts, contractors, etc.
• Assist the Construction Director in all matters relating to the efficient performance of the Construction Department.
• Set and achieve build programme targets, as advised by the Construction Director.
• Lead and develop the site management teams.

Be a point of contact for recruitment of the site management team and support appropriate personnel through the interview process.

Qualifications

• A strong team motivator with the drive and tenacity to achieve the goals of the business.
• Proven experience of working in a senior role in the construction industry, including managerial experience.
• Self-confident, decisive, resilient and able to thrive under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• A member of the Chartered Institute of Builders and/or qualified to NVQ level 5 in Construction Management with considerable experience of the full range of construction trades. (desirable not essential).
• In depth knowledge of all aspects of the construction trade and the relevant legislative requirements e.g. Health and Safety, NHBC requirements and Building Regulations.
• Good knowledge, understanding and experience of dealing with all issues relating to Customer Care.

About Barratt Redrow

We’ve been nationally recognised as a 5 star housebuilder since 2010 for supplying high-quality homes for all generations. That’s more than any other major housebuilder. It’s because we combine the brightest minds, the latest technology, and a genuine commitment to putting customers first. We want the best people in the industry to help us shape the future of building. We have tailored opportunities for apprentices, graduates, experienced professionals and ex‑Armed Forces personnel to come and help us stay one step ahead, and build the homes that Britain needs.

Barratt adopts a hybrid way of working which assumes that where roles allow, our office‑based colleagues divide their time between working in the office, on our construction sites and sales offices, and working from home, as the role dictates. We recognise the many benefits that an effective hybrid working culture brings to both the Company and our colleagues.

We are building an organisation where anyone with drive and talent can pursue the career they want. We are building a culture where anyone, regardless of gender, race, age, sexuality, disability, background or any other characteristic, can progress and be proud to work for us.

Benefits

• Competitive Bonus Scheme
• Private Medical Cover – Single Cover
• Annual Medical Health Assessment
• 26 days’ holiday (increase by 1 day for every 3 years’ continuous service up to 29 days)

Today’s housebuilding professional need tomorrow’s benefits, so they’re ready for whatever the future brings. When you join Barratt, you get the kind of support you would expect from a business built for a modern working world.

Private medical cover

Private healthcare support is available for timely access to a virtual GP, for diagnosis, treatment and more — including physio and talking therapies. You can even add family members.

Pension

First‑class pension schemes with the option of up to 10% employer contributions.

Annual Health Assessment

All colleagues are able to access a fully funded annual health assessment, helping you to proactively manage your health and wellbeing.

As well as a competitive salary, we offer many ways to make life more affordable – from access to employee loans and savings accounts, to house purchase discounts.

Cycle to Work scheme, reduced hotel rate, discounts at major retailers… These make a massive difference to the quality of your lifestyle.

So much more…

From death in service, paid volunteer and study leave, enhanced family friendly policies (including our Parents and Carers leave) to a share buying scheme, we have an incredible range of additional benefits.

About East Midlands

We build the finest quality new homes to award‑winning standards. With our meticulous attention to detail, we put a premium on timeless craftsmanship.

By combining top‑quality materials and innovative designs, every David Wilson home is crafted to be both beautiful, sustainable and functional.

That’s why we’ve been awarded the maximum 5 Stars from the Home Builders Federation since 2009, making us the only major national housebuilder to achieve this.

Where you’ll be
working

Here is where you’ll be based, whether that’s an office or one of our sites.

Putting diversity and inclusion front and centre

We know that a diverse team is better for our customers, makes us a more attractive employer and results in a stronger, more sustainable business. Which is why we're so committed to developing our inclusive culture.

Thinking ahead to leave a better world behind

We’re building a sustainable tomorrow, one house and one community at a time. Our commitment to our customers is rooted in every decision and day‑to‑day action we take.

See how our colleagues are building tomorrow together.