About Frost Construction
Frost Construction is a growing construction company delivering high-quality residential, commercial and specialist construction projects across Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire.
We work with private clients, architects, contract administrators, commercial clients and property professionals, delivering projects with a reputation for quality, organisation and excellent customer service.
As the business continues to grow, we're looking for an experienced Contracts Manager to become a key member of our management team.
The Role
This is a senior management role within the business.
As Contracts Manager, you will take responsibility for overseeing multiple live construction projects, ensuring they are delivered safely, on programme, within budget and to the high standards our clients expect.
Working closely with the directors, Quantity Surveyor and our site foremen, you'll provide leadership across all live projects, solve technical construction issues, maintain strong client relationships and ensure our projects are professionally managed from start to finish.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys taking ownership, leading people and helping grow an ambitious construction company.
Responsibilities
- Manage multiple live construction projects simultaneously.
- Carry out regular site visits to monitor quality, progress and health & safety.
- Support, mentor and develop our site foremen.
- Solve technical construction problems and provide practical guidance on site.
- Plan labour and coordinate subcontractors, suppliers and procurement.
- Work closely with the Quantity Surveyor on budgets, procurement, cost control and variations.
- Attend client, architect, consultant and contract administrator meetings.
- Ensure projects are delivered safely, on programme and within budget.
- Maintain excellent standards of workmanship, organisation and customer service.
- Identify risks early and implement practical solutions.
- Develop and improve construction systems and procedures as the business continues to grow.
Essential Requirements
- Previous experience as a Contracts Manager or Senior Site Manager.
- Extensive hands-on construction experience with the technical knowledge and confidence to solve construction problems on site.
- Proven experience managing multiple construction projects simultaneously.
- Experience delivering high-quality residential and commercial construction projects.
- Strong understanding of construction methods, sequencing and programme management.
- Ability to confidently lead, support and develop site foremen.
- Excellent organisational, communication and leadership skills.
- Good commercial awareness and experience working alongside Quantity Surveyors.
- Ability to build strong relationships with clients, architects, consultants, subcontractors and suppliers.
- High standards with excellent attention to detail.
- Experience working on architect-led projects.
- Experience with refurbishment, structural alterations and commercial construction.
- SMSTS.
- CSCS Card.
- First Aid at Work.
- Full UK Driving Licence.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary based on experience.
- Performance-related bonus.
- Pension.
- Long-term career progression.
- A supportive and professional working environment.
- Varied and interesting construction projects.
- The opportunity to play a key role in the future growth of the business.
Why Join Frost Construction?
This is an opportunity to become one of the key people within a growing construction company.
We're looking for someone who wants to build a long-term career with us, take ownership of our construction operations and help develop our people, systems and project delivery.
The successful candidate will work closely with the directors, taking responsibility for the successful delivery of our projects while helping shape the future growth of the business.
If you're an experienced construction professional who enjoys leading people, solving problems and delivering quality projects, we'd love to hear from you.
Pay: £40,000.00-£60,000.00 per year
Application question(s):
- Do you have a van?
- Have you worked directly with a QS to deliver projects? What issues have you encountered?
- Do you live within 30 minutes drive of Maidenhead.
- What is your skilled trade background?
- What software do you have experience in?
- How many live projects have you managed at the same time?
- What is the smallest and largest project you have delivered?
- Why are you looking to leave your current role?
- Please can you tell me your pay expectations?
Work Location: In person
