Surfacing Contracts Manager

Contracts Manager – Commercial and Aviation Surfacing

Salary: £60,000 – £85,000, depending on experience
Package: Company car, fuel card and additional benefits
Location: Reading, with projects mainly across the South of England
Position: Full-time, Permanent

Accommodation and an additional allowance are provided when working away from home.

Up Front Recruitment is working with an established commercial and aviation surfacing contractor to recruit an experienced Contracts Manager.

This is a senior position with responsibility for managing surfacing contracts from pre-start planning through to completion. Most projects are based across the South of England, although some nationwide travel will be required.

About the company

The company provides asphalt, tarmac, resin and concrete surfacing for clients throughout the UK.

Its work covers commercial developments, airports, military sites, ports, rail, residential developments, education and local authority projects. Aviation work includes runway, taxiway and apron surfacing, concrete repairs, joint treatments, airfield ground lighting and line marking.

The business has an experienced team of qualified site staff and trained surfacing operatives. It combines specialist technical knowledge with the plant, labour and supplier relationships needed to deliver projects safely and on programme.

About the role

As Contracts Manager, you will oversee several commercial and aviation surfacing projects at different stages.

You will plan each contract, organise the required resources and maintain control of programme, cost, quality and health and safety. You will also act as the main link between clients, site teams, subcontractors, suppliers and the company’s management team.

The role requires someone who understands how surfacing projects work in practice. You will need to anticipate problems, make decisions quickly and keep projects moving without losing control of quality or cost.

Responsibilities

Manage surfacing contracts from pre-start through to completion

Oversee commercial and aviation projects across the South of England

Plan programmes, labour, plant, materials and subcontract resources

Coordinate Site Managers, Supervisors, operatives and subcontractors

Review drawings, specifications and scopes of work

Make sure the correct asphalt, tarmac, resin or concrete surfacing system is used

Identify programme risks and resolve delivery issues

Maintain health and safety standards across all projects

Attend progress meetings and provide clear project updates

Manage variations, additional works and changes in scope

Maintain accurate project records and documentation

Support procurement and the scheduling of materials and plant

Complete project handovers and close-out documentation

Travel to sites as required, including occasional projects elsewhere in the UK

About you

You will need:

Previous contracts or project management experience within surfacing

Good knowledge of asphalt, tarmac, resin or associated surfacing works

Experience managing site teams, subcontractors and suppliers

The ability to plan labour, materials, plant and project programmes

A practical understanding of health and safety on live construction sites

Good commercial awareness and control of project costs

Confidence dealing directly with clients and main contractors

Strong organisational and problem-solving skills

The flexibility to travel and stay away when projects require it

Experience within commercial or aviation surfacing would be particularly relevant. Applications will also be considered from experienced surfacing professionals who have managed highways, infrastructure, local authority or other specialist surfacing contracts.

Why consider this position?

The role offers genuine control of a varied project portfolio rather than responsibility for one type of surfacing work.

You will manage regional commercial projects alongside specialist aviation contracts, including work on runways, taxiways and aprons. The business already has experienced surfacing teams in place, so the focus is on planning, coordination and successful delivery.

There is also scope to take on greater responsibility as the company continues to develop its commercial and specialist project portfolio.

Contact Mark at Up Front Recruitment for more information

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