Assistant Contracts Manager
Location: Charing, Kent
Salary: £35,000–£40,000 per annum + benefits package (depending on experience)
Help Deliver Sustainable Construction Projects
Are you an organised construction professional looking to take the next step in your career?
Kent Structures is looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Assistant Contracts Manager to support the successful delivery of innovative, sustainable construction projects.
Working alongside our Contracts Manager, you'll play a vital role in ensuring projects are delivered efficiently, safely, compliantly and profitably. If you have experience in project administration, contracts co-ordination or construction support and are ready to progress into a management role, we'd love to hear from you.
The Role
As Assistant Contracts Manager, you'll support the delivery of projects from initial handover through to completion, ensuring documentation, compliance, resource planning and commercial administration are managed efficiently.
Key ResponsibilitiesProject Administration & Compliance
- Support the Contracts Manager throughout the full project lifecycle.
- Prepare, submit and monitor project documentation, including:
- DNO applications
- RAMS (Risk Assessments and Method Statements)
- Pre-construction documentation
- Project certifications
- Maintain accurate document control and contractual records.
- Manage change orders and assist with project compliance and audits.
- Review daily site reports, surveys and photographs, compiling clear progress reports for distribution.
Resource Planning & Scheduling
- Co-ordinate labour, materials, plant, lifting equipment and specialist resources.
- Schedule works and communicate updates with internal teams, subcontractors and installation teams.
- Assist with the smooth handover of completed projects to the Operations & Maintenance team.
Commercial Support
- Build and maintain positive working relationships with clients, site managers and colleagues.
- Support material tracking, revenue reporting and project forecasting.
- Identify and escalate commercial issues or project risks promptly.
- Help ensure projects are delivered on programme and within budget.
About You
We're looking for someone who is organised, commercially aware and keen to develop into a Contracts Manager.
Essential Skills & Experience
- Previous experience in project administration, contracts co-ordination or a similar construction-based role.
- A sound understanding of Health & Safety legislation and compliance documentation, including RAMS.
- Excellent organisational skills and exceptional attention to detail.
- Strong communication skills with the confidence to liaise with clients, subcontractors and internal teams.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
- Comfortable using digital project management software.
Ideal Background
Applications are welcomed from candidates with experience as:
- Assistant Site Manager
- Site Manager
- Quantity Surveyor
- Architectural Assistant
- Construction Project Co-ordinator
- Contracts Administrator
Experience using software such as Asta Powerproject, Procore or similar project management platforms would be advantageous.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary of £35,000–£40,000 per annum, depending on experience.
- Company benefits package.
- 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays.
- Ongoing training and professional development.
- A clear pathway to progress into a Contracts Manager position.
- A collaborative and supportive working environment.
- The opportunity to work on exciting, sustainable construction projects.
About Kent Structures
At Kent Structures, we're committed to delivering high-quality, sustainable construction solutions while investing in our people. We believe in collaboration, continuous improvement and providing genuine career development opportunities within our growing business.
Apply Now
If you're looking for your next challenge and want to build a long-term career with an ambitious and supportive company, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today with your CV and take the next step towards becoming a Contracts Manager.
Pay: £35,000.00-£40,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Work Location: In person
