Candidate Profile - Senior Construction Contracts Manager
Salary Band: £70,000 - £80,000 + Package
Qualifications and Experience:
1. Must come from main contractor background (SME preferred)
2. Proven track record in public-sector construction projects
3. Currently operating at senior/head of contracts level
4. Demonstrable experience in framework delivery
5. Strong presence in Wales/West Midlands construction sector preferred
6. Minimum 8 years in construction contract management
7. Must demonstrate projects delivered ahead of programme
8. Strong history of maintaining project margins
9. Experience with public sector frameworks
10. NEC4 and JCT contract expertise
11. Track record of successful supply chain management
12. Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously
13. History of implementing process improvements
Technical Skills:
1. Expert understanding of construction contracts
2. Strong commercial and contractual awareness
3. Advanced understanding of public sector procurement
4. Proficient with construction management software
5. Ability to analyse and improve project performance
Qualifications:
1. MCIOB preferred
2. Degree in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying or related field
3. Full UK driving licence
Personal Attributes:
1. Strong leadership capabilities
2. Excellent communication skills at all levels
3. Strategic thinker with commercial acumen
4. Results-driven with a proven track record
5. Ambitious with director-level potential
Key Differentiators to Look For:
1. Evidence of early project completion
2. History of cost savings/margin improvements
3. Experience with Welsh Government frameworks
4. Track record of process improvement
5. Strong client relationships in public sector
Items of Concern:
1. Limited public sector experience
2. Purely residential/private sector background
Additional Requirements:
1. Must be able to travel throughout Wales/West Midlands
2. Current framework experience to be detailed in CV
3. References from public sector clients preferred
4. 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
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