Job title: Assistant Contracts Manager – Heritage Construction
Location: Various site locations (primarily North West and surrounding regions)
Hours: Full Time
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
About Stone Edge
Stone Edge is a small, family-run heritage construction and stonemasonry business specialising in the repair, conservation and restoration of historic buildings and structures. We combine traditional craftsmanship with modern construction management to deliver high-quality work on culturally and architecturally significant projects across the UK. Alongside project delivery, we are committed to supporting skills development within the industry and providing opportunities for people to build rewarding careers in heritage construction.
The Opportunity
Due to continued growth and a strong pipeline of projects, we are looking to recruit an Assistant Contracts Manager to support the successful delivery of our heritage and restoration projects.
Working closely with our Contracts Director, you will play a key role in supporting the delivery of heritage and restoration projects across the business. You will work alongside site teams, clients, consultants and subcontractors to ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently and to the highest standards. This role offers excellent exposure to all aspects of project delivery and provides a clear pathway for career development within Stone Edge.
This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious construction professional looking to develop their career within a specialist heritage contractor.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the Contracts Director and site teams in coordinating project activities across multiple sites
- Monitor project progress and assist with reporting to the management team
- Liaise with subcontractors, suppliers and internal teams to ensure efficient project delivery
- Assist in maintaining project documentation, including site records, quality documentation and health and safety records
- Attend site meetings and progress meetings as required
- Monitor project programmes and assist in identifying and mitigating delays
- Liaise with clients and consultants to maintain effective communication throughout projects
- Assist with procurement and coordination of materials and subcontractors
- Carry out site inspections and audits where required
- Promote and maintain high standards of health and safety
- Support the delivery of projects to programme, budget and quality expectations
Skills & Experience
- Previous experience within the construction industry in a supervisory, coordination, project management support or site management role
- Good understanding of construction processes and site operations
- Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities effectively
- Proficient in Microsoft Office packages, including Excel, Word, Outlook and Teams
- Experience using Asta Powerproject or similar construction planning software would be advantageous
- Full UK driving licence
- Heritage, conservation or restoration project experience would be a significant advantage
What We're Looking For
We are looking for a proactive and organised individual who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and takes pride in delivering high-quality projects. The successful candidate will be a strong team player, willing to take ownership of responsibilities and keen to develop their career within a growing heritage construction business.
The role would suit someone currently working as an Assistant Site Manager, Site Manager, Project Coordinator, Project Engineer or similar who is looking to broaden their experience and progress towards a Contracts Management role.
What We Offer
- Opportunity to work on unique and historically significant projects across the UK
- Direct mentoring and support from our Contracts Director
- Career progression within a growing heritage construction business
- Supportive, collaborative and family-run working environment
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Long-term career opportunities within the heritage construction sector
Pay: £40,000.00-£55,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Company events
- Company pension
- Employee mentoring programme
- Free or subsidised travel
- On-site parking
- Work from home
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Skipton West BD23 2TZ
