Contract Manager
| Posting date: | 18 March 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 15 April 2026 |
| Location: | Gloucestershire, GL51 9DZ |
| Company: | Ian Williams Ltd |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | ORG3113-TECH175180326LHW1 |
Summary
A business built on strong foundations, our Cheltenham-based Capital (Planned works/Refurbishment) team has won another contract and we’re seeking a Contracts Manager to lead the successful delivery of External Works for our local authority client in Stroud.
Committed to quality and high standards, we deliver exceptional results, providing the tools, knowledge, and leadership to make things happen - we believe leadership is not about dictating but about connecting, and we've created an environment where individuals feel valued and empowered.
£56,565.00 including car allowance
Benefits:
Be part of the company profit share scheme (14% of base salary achieved last year)
Private mileage scheme and fuel card
Enhanced employer pension contribution of up to 7% OR a savings scheme
Life, Medical and Permanent Health Insurance
Free legal and financial advice, and counselling through the Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity
Enhanced maternity/paternity pay
Training and development opportunities
Exclusive discounts from our preferred supplier
The Contracts Manager role:
Responsible for leading the operational delivery of a variety of Capital (Planned works/ Refurbishment) contracts within Stroud and Cheltenham
Instilling ownership and responsibility in your teams, you lead and support the successful delivery of works, on time and to budget.
With a direct labour team, you lead by example, motivating, incentivising, and developing individuals. This includes Apprentices, as we believe in delivering our work directly, and developing from within.
Take ownership of recruitment, onboarding, and induction of new members.
Health and Safety measures will be paramount to you, and you'll ensure they are in place and monitored.
Ensure resources, including subcontractors, plant, and materials are available to deliver the work as planned
Building relationships both internally and externally, we encourage commercial and operational teams to work closely together to ensure the successful delivery of a contract.
Sense check site reporting, produce accurate reporting, and implement corrective actions.
Be accountable and manage your own time, allowing you to maintain productivity and ensure procedures and reports are up to date.
What will I bring to the Contracts Manager role?
Experience in producing high standards of Health and Safety management through strong system controls and leadership by example
Strong planning and organising skills to make workstreams are successful in delivery, resource and quality, while understanding cost and risk management
Demonstrable experience in managing direct labour, you invest in your team and understand individuals’ capabilities, to maximise their potential, develop them and produce a high performing team
Customer centric. Understands customers’ needs and consistently delivers in line with their expectations
An SMSTS qualification with a sound working knowledge of Health and Safety requirements.
An NVQ qualification level 6 in Construction Site Management, or equivalent is desirable.
About Ian Williams Ltd:
Discover more about us by reviewing our website, and also through our social media platforms, along with LinkedIn, Facebook, Indeed and Glassdoor.
The successful applicant will be required to complete a criminal records check. As an organisation assessing applicants’ suitability for positions which are included in the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order using criminal record checks processed through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), we comply fully with the code of practice and undertake to treat all applicants for positions fairly.
Ian Williams is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Diversity is more than a commitment at Ian Williams—it is the foundation of what we do. We are fully focused on equality and believe deeply in diversity of race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, and all other characteristics that make us different.
We reserve the right to shortlist prior to the closing date.
Ian Williams Ltd will use applicants’ details for recruitment purposes only. For more information, please read our Candidate Privacy Notice located at our website.
We are delighted to have strong relationships with our preferred agencies, therefore we politely request no agencies engage with us in regards to this position.
Committed to quality and high standards, we deliver exceptional results, providing the tools, knowledge, and leadership to make things happen - we believe leadership is not about dictating but about connecting, and we've created an environment where individuals feel valued and empowered.
£56,565.00 including car allowance
Benefits:
Be part of the company profit share scheme (14% of base salary achieved last year)
Private mileage scheme and fuel card
Enhanced employer pension contribution of up to 7% OR a savings scheme
Life, Medical and Permanent Health Insurance
Free legal and financial advice, and counselling through the Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity
Enhanced maternity/paternity pay
Training and development opportunities
Exclusive discounts from our preferred supplier
The Contracts Manager role:
Responsible for leading the operational delivery of a variety of Capital (Planned works/ Refurbishment) contracts within Stroud and Cheltenham
Instilling ownership and responsibility in your teams, you lead and support the successful delivery of works, on time and to budget.
With a direct labour team, you lead by example, motivating, incentivising, and developing individuals. This includes Apprentices, as we believe in delivering our work directly, and developing from within.
Take ownership of recruitment, onboarding, and induction of new members.
Health and Safety measures will be paramount to you, and you'll ensure they are in place and monitored.
Ensure resources, including subcontractors, plant, and materials are available to deliver the work as planned
Building relationships both internally and externally, we encourage commercial and operational teams to work closely together to ensure the successful delivery of a contract.
Sense check site reporting, produce accurate reporting, and implement corrective actions.
Be accountable and manage your own time, allowing you to maintain productivity and ensure procedures and reports are up to date.
What will I bring to the Contracts Manager role?
Experience in producing high standards of Health and Safety management through strong system controls and leadership by example
Strong planning and organising skills to make workstreams are successful in delivery, resource and quality, while understanding cost and risk management
Demonstrable experience in managing direct labour, you invest in your team and understand individuals’ capabilities, to maximise their potential, develop them and produce a high performing team
Customer centric. Understands customers’ needs and consistently delivers in line with their expectations
An SMSTS qualification with a sound working knowledge of Health and Safety requirements.
An NVQ qualification level 6 in Construction Site Management, or equivalent is desirable.
About Ian Williams Ltd:
Discover more about us by reviewing our website, and also through our social media platforms, along with LinkedIn, Facebook, Indeed and Glassdoor.
The successful applicant will be required to complete a criminal records check. As an organisation assessing applicants’ suitability for positions which are included in the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order using criminal record checks processed through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), we comply fully with the code of practice and undertake to treat all applicants for positions fairly.
Ian Williams is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Diversity is more than a commitment at Ian Williams—it is the foundation of what we do. We are fully focused on equality and believe deeply in diversity of race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, and all other characteristics that make us different.
We reserve the right to shortlist prior to the closing date.
Ian Williams Ltd will use applicants’ details for recruitment purposes only. For more information, please read our Candidate Privacy Notice located at our website.
We are delighted to have strong relationships with our preferred agencies, therefore we politely request no agencies engage with us in regards to this position.