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Contracts Manager

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  • Location: North Yorkshire
  • Salary: ยฃ340 - ยฃ360 per day per day
  • Job Type:Temporary

Posted about 10 hours ago

  • Sector: Construction
  • Contact: Matt Wheat
  • Contact Email: matt.wheat@linsco.com
  • Duration: 11 months
  • Expiry Date: 09 October 2025
  • Job Ref: MW-CM-YORK_1757405087

Contracts Manager - Care Home Project
๐Ÿ“ York | ๐Ÿ•’ 11-Month Contract

Linsco Recruitment are currently recruiting for an experienced Contracts Manager to oversee a three-storey traditional build care home in York. The project is currently at first floor stage with around 11 months remaining until completion.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide strategic and professional guidance to the Site Manager across all construction aspects.
  • Lead effective Health & Safety management, ensuring near misses and audit actions are escalated and addressed.
  • Carry out regular manager inspections to support the site team in upholding high standards.
  • Develop and manage main target programmes, phased programmes, and short-term plans.
  • Oversee onsite operations, leading forecast-to-complete reviews and lookahead meetings.
  • Ensure all planning conditions are closed out for pre-commencement, completion, and occupation.
  • Coordinate with statutory authorities to deliver utility services and section works.
  • Lead compliance with building control and ensure all design and consultant reports are incorporated into works.
  • Report weekly to senior management and prepare progress reports for monthly client and internal reviews.
  • Chair collaboration meetings with contractors, ensuring delays are recorded and managed effectively.
  • Work alongside the design team on development, VE exercises, and achieving compliance with Employer's Requirements.
  • Support commercial teams with financial reporting, cost control, and profit target delivery.
  • Oversee contractor performance to ensure compliance with programme, quality, budget, and H&S standards.
  • Deliver a smooth project handover and aftercare to achieve client satisfaction.

Requirements:

  • SMSTS, First Aid, and CSCS (essential).
  • Strong track record as a Contracts Manager on traditional build projects, ideally within care homes or residential schemes.
  • Excellent leadership, programme management, and commercial awareness.
  • Ability to build strong relationships with clients, consultants, and subcontractors.

If you are interested in this role, then apply with your CV.

Applications

If you feel that you have the relevant experience to be successful in this position and would like to find out more, please apply online today, attaching a copy of your current CV.

Due to the vast number of applications that we receive, it is not possible for us to contact all applicants; therefore, only suitable candidates will be contacted. If you do not hear anything back within 7 days of submitting your application, you have unfortunately not been selected.

Linsco is an equal opportunities employer. All applicants will be considered on their merits regardless of background, characteristics or personal circumstances. All applications will be dealt with in the strictest confidence.