Senior Contracts Manager

Summary: The role of Contracts Manager involves overseeing the delivery of a significant £18 million healthcare construction project in Liverpool. The position requires managing all aspects of project delivery with a focus on M&E coordination, programme performance, and contractual compliance. The successful candidate will ensure health and safety standards are upheld while leading a team and coordinating with various stakeholders. This contract role offers a competitive daily rate and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the healthcare sector.

Key Responsibilities:

• Taking full ownership of the contract and ensuring successful delivery of all project phases.
• Overseeing all personnel assigned to the contract, ensuring efficient delivery and strong team coordination.
• Ensuring health, safety, and wellbeing standards are upheld across all operations.
• Leading on programme management, identifying pinch points or risks, and implementing solutions.
• Overseeing the installation of M&E systems, ensuring designs and specifications are accurately followed.
• Negotiating terms and managing performance of suppliers and subcontractors.
• Ensuring works are completed in line with NEC 3 or NEC 4 contractual requirements.
• Coordinating across internal and external stakeholders to deliver works to cost, time, and quality standards.

Key Skills:

• Proven contract management experience on high-value construction or M&E projects, ideally in the healthcare sector.
• Strong knowledge and practical experience of NEC 3 or NEC 4 contracts.
• Background in mechanical and electrical systems with the ability to oversee complex installations.
• Ability to proactively manage programmes, spot issues early, and deliver corrective actions.
• Excellent planning, organisational, and communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams and ensure safe and compliant project execution.

Salary (Rate): £400

City: Liverpool

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: undetermined

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: Senior

Industry: Other