Overview
Contracts Manager – Major Acute Healthcare Development – 97‑Bed Ward Block
A major acute hospital is undergoing its largest-ever capital expansion, centred on the delivery of a new 97‑bed inpatient ward block. This complex, multi-storey healthcare project will significantly enhance clinical capacity and requires coordinated delivery within a live hospital environment.
The Role – The Contracts Manager is responsible for the successful delivery of a high-value, technically complex project, or potentially multiple concurrent projects, through strong leadership, people and supply chain management, commercial and contract oversight, and technical expertise throughout the full project lifecycle.
The role carries overall accountability for project performance, ensuring outcomes are delivered safely, on programme, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.
Key Requirements
Degree in Civil Engineering
Third-level qualification in Construction Management
Membership of a recognised professional body
Minimum 5 years’ post-qualification experience in a similar Contracts Manager role
Proven track record of delivering complex, large-scale projects on time and within budget
Key Responsibilities
Management, Planning & Progress Tracking
Overall responsibility for project performance, including safety, quality, programme, and cost
Leadership and oversight of large-value projects or multiple concurrent large projects
Management of design teams and external consultants, with strong technical understanding of design details, interfaces, and construction methodologies
Confidently challenge design decisions where necessary to ensure buildability, regulatory compliance, and best practice
Oversight of BIM implementation and adherence to agreed BIM standards and processes
Development and management of construction programmes using tools such as Microsoft Project and Navisworks
Clear communication of project planning and progress to site teams through structured daily and weekly coordination meetings
Strategic resource planning, aligning site management teams, direct labour, and subcontractors with project requirements
Selection, appointment, and ongoing management of subcontractors throughout the works
Particular focus on the management and coordination of Mechanical & Electrical contractors, along with other specialist, high-value, or high-risk subcontract packages
Establishing, monitoring, and reporting on key performance indicators (KPIs) for the project(s)
Proactive identification, avoidance, and resolution of technical, commercial, and programme issues
Driving lean construction practices, innovation, and continuous performance improvement
Preparation and submission of accurate internal and external project reports
Meetings & Stakeholder Leadership
Act as the lead contractor representative at client and stakeholder meetings
Provide guidance, coaching, and oversight of site management teams during daily coordination meetings
Chair weekly internal site meetings
Lead Mechanical & Electrical coordination meetings, supported by project specialists as required
Lead key subcontractor coordination and progress meetings
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