Job Description

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Summary

Caddick Construction is a family-owned business renowned for quality, integrity, and innovation in the construction sector. We are seeking an experienced Contracts Manager to join our team due to a number of exciting new projects.


At Caddick Construction, we value our people and prioritize collaboration, transparency, and career development. This is an excellent opportunity to become a vital part of our growing team.

What You'll Do

Contracts Manager

Lead, manage, and coordinate projects, ensuring they are programmed, resourced, and delivered on time and within budget. Monitor contractual obligations, ensuring compliance across all sites under your control. Oversee procurement, commercial reporting, and subcontractor engagement. Drive quality assurance, health, safety, and environmental standards across all operations. Produce and analyse progress reports, costs, and forecasts, taking corrective action where needed. Chair and attend client and internal meetings, ensuring clear communication and accurate reporting. Manage risk registers, forecasts, and end-of-life project reviews. Provide strong leadership to project teams, coaching and mentoring staff to support their development. Represent the company at client meetings, presentations, and public consultations.

What We're Looking For

Skills and Experience

Demonstrable experience of managing multiple construction projects successfully. Excellent working knowledge of NEC contracts, including Early Warning and Compensation Event processes. Strong IT skills, including MS Office and project planning software (e.g. PowerProject). Relevant qualifications (HNC/HND/Degree in construction or equivalent). SMSTS, CSCS Manager's Black Card, and IOSH. Professional membership (MCIOB/MICE) and NEBOSH Construction Certificate are desirable.

Personal Attributes

Excellent leadership and people management skills. Strong communication and negotiation abilities. Collaborative, with the ability to build long-term client and stakeholder relationships. A proactive, solution-focused approach.

Why Join Caddick Group?

Competitive Compensation and Benefits:

We offer a competitive salary package and comprehensive benefits to support your career.


Career Growth:

As part of a growing organization, you'll have clear opportunities for professional development and progression.


A People-Centred Approach:

We prioritize collaboration, integrity, and long-term partnerships, making Caddick Group a great place to grow your career.


Equal Opportunity Employer:

Caddick Construction is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected, regardless of background, identity, or status.

Caddick Group Benefits

Health and Wellbeing:

We are committed to supporting our colleagues' health and wellbeing through our Employee Assistance Programme, offering 24/7 confidential support for you and your family on a wide range of issues. We also promote cancer awareness through PSA (Prostate-specific Antigen) testing and host breast cancer awareness sessions.



Birthday Day Off:

Enjoy a discretionary day off each year to celebrate your birthday!



Additional Annual Leave Purchase Scheme:

You can purchase up to 5 extra days of holiday and spread the cost throughout the year. We believe it's important to take time away from work for your wellbeing.



Caddick Hub:

Our exclusive colleague discount programme helps you save money on everything from groceries and holidays to new technology and cinema trips.



Enhanced Family Friendly Leave:

We offer enhanced parental, maternity and paternity leave to support you in balancing work and family life.



Ride to work scheme:

Take advantage of tax and national insurance savings of up to 47% and spread the cost of a new cycle and accessories over 12 months.



Pension:

Caddick Group contributes

5%

to your pension to support your long-term financial wellbeing.


Continuous Professional Development:

We're passionate about your growth. You'll have access to learning and development opportunities to advance your skills and career.



Private Healthcare & Medicash:

We offer a private healthcare scheme (treated as a benefit in kind).



Life Assurance:

Enjoy peace of mind with life insurance providing death-in-service cover of up to 4x your salary, valid up to age 70.