Contracts Manager

Who we are Ardmac is an award-winning international construction specialist that delivers complex high value workspaces and technical environments. We’ve been leading the way for over 40 years consistently providing the ultimate solution for high value working environments through our continuous investment into the best people, technology, and processes. Join the team at Ardmac to gain experience in an environment of respect, professionalism and high collaboration teams. Competitive salaries and benefits packages are available as well as the opportunity to enhance learning and development for future growth. About the Role We are seeking an experienced Contracts Manager with a track record in the management of fit out projects within industrial and controlled environments. What You’ll Be Doing (Non-exhaustive) PRE-CONTRACT: • Attendance at post tender interviews • reviewing tenders with operations team as necessary • participating in tender adjudication meetings • planning and programming of work POST-CONTRACT: • Implementation of all Company safety, health, environmental and quality procedures ensuring statutory compliance across all projects. • Ensuring each contract is properly planned and programmed. • Ensuring production and commercial procedures are implemented across all projects. • Preparation of contract budget in conjunction with profit centre surveyor and monitoring of performance and acting when necessary to improve and meet MEP. • Develop contract programme with PM / Site Manager, ensuring necessary resources are in place and establishing sequence and timing of operations for the completion of the work. • Ensuring all relevant information is collated, reviewed, coordinated and actioned at regular contract review meetings. Attending client / consultant meetings, preparing and responding to the requirements of the meeting. • Ensuring delays are properly recorded under the contract to ensure contractual entitlement. • Taking overall responsibility for all projects until end of defects liability period (retention release). • Managing and authorising the procurement and placing of sub-contractor and supplier orders in accordance with the programme and limit of Authority document. • Understand and manage project contract and amendments • Recruitment and management of site personnel in line with Company HR policies and procedures. • Champion quality standards on all contracts via culture of continuous improvement. What We’re Looking For Significant experience of project and contracts management within industrial / controlled environments interiors. Candidates may have managed fit out of cleanroom / data centre / battery facility or other comparable environments through to project completion. High level of ability and advanced knowledge of: • Construction methods and technologies • Measurement and valuation • Commercial strategy and innovation to maximise profit delivery and cash management • Knowledge and understanding of subcontract/material orders and procurement • Preparation and understanding of financial reports. • Ability to manage multiple projects • Knowledge of health and safety, quality procedures and construction industry WRA Why Join Us - Work at the forefront of high-specification construction and technical environments - Contribute to projects that support critical industries such as pharmaceutical manufacturing and global data infrastructure - Be part of a collaborative, delivery-focused organisation with a strong reputation for quality - Competitive salary and benefits package - Work – life balance with hybrid working available in most roles - Training and Development Opportunities Ready to Apply? If you have the experience detailed above, we’d welcome your application. Apply now to be part of a team delivering excellence in cleanrooms, life sciences, and data centre environments.