Contracts Manager
| Posting date: | 16 September 2025 |
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| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 16 October 2025 |
| Location: | Southend-on-sea |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Ecruit |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | CM SOUTHEND-ON-SEA-22293 |
Summary
A.W. Hardy is a leading building contractor in East Anglia with over 60 years of experience in delivering enduring quality in construction. From private contracts to multi-million-pound projects, we provide first-class, enduring workmanship. Our highly trained personnel put 100% effort into every job, and we measure our success by the tributes our customers pay to our work.
Role Description:
This is a full-time office-based role for a Contracts Manager at our location in Southend-On-Sea. The candidate chosen will be responsible for overseeing projects from start to finish, between £500k - £4m. The Contracts Managers key accountabilities will include collaborating with clients, leading projects, and working effectively with both subcontractors and internal staff to ensure the smooth running of projects.
The ideal candidate will need to flexible, adaptable, and self-motivated. They will also need to integrate into a small, family run business.
Qualifications
• Driving license
• Strong knowledge of JCT contracts
• Industry experience in project management
• Proficient in cost control
• Strong negotiation skills
• Proficiency in interpreting construction drawings and specifications
• Knowledge of construction materials and methods
• Excellent organisational and time management skills
• Experience managing a team
• Strong attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills
• Bachelor’s degree in construction management or a related field
• Knowledge/experience in quantity surveying will be considered and asset
An attractive package available, to be discussed with successful candidates.