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Head of Contracts
Job Posted: 13 hours ago
Salary: £ 70,000 - 85,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Twyford, Wokingham
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Head of Contracts
Wokingham
£70,000 - £80,000 - Bonus - Package
About the Company
Join a well-established, forward-thinking main contractor with a strong reputation in the commercial fit-out and refurbishment sector. Operating across projects ranging from £20k to £5m, they deliver high-quality Design & Build, Detail & Build, and refurbishment schemes throughout London and the South East. The business has a collaborative culture, a supportive senior leadership team, and ambitious plans to grow their project portfolio, including developing a dedicated small works division.
About the Role
This is a senior leadership opportunity for an experienced Head of Contracts to oversee the successful delivery of multiple projects from contract award through to final account. Leading a team of Contracts Managers, you’ll ensure contractual, financial, and operational excellence across all live projects.
Key responsibilities include:
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Managing and negotiating JCT contracts, variations, valuations, and final accounts.
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Overseeing contract administration to ensure compliance and mitigate risk.
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Driving project programming using MS Project, identifying critical paths, and issuing delays or EOT notices.
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Leading weekly internal project reviews and attending client meetings to ensure project success.
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Managing project cash flow, budgets, and financial reporting.
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Maintaining strong client relationships, acting as the main point of contact for contractual matters.
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Ensuring health & safety and quality standards are rigorously upheld.
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Mentoring and developing your team to achieve their full potential.
You’ll also play a strategic role in setting up a small works division and contributing to broader business development initiatives.
Rewards & Benefits
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Salary: £80,000 – £90,000 per annum
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Package: Car allowance, pension, and private healthcare
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Bonus: Performance-based bonus structure
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Flexible working: Some hybrid working offered, but you will primarily be based in the office (Henley) with regular visits to sites in London (approx. 2 days/week)
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Opportunities for career progression within a growing business that values leadership and innovation.
Requirements
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At least 10 years of contracts management experience within the construction sector, with a proven track record of managing JCT contracts.
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Strong background in contract administration, project programming, critical path analysis, and financial management of construction projects.
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Professional construction qualifications (CIOB membership or equivalent) preferred.
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Excellent knowledge of MS Project, construction contracts, commercial law, and risk management.
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A collaborative leader with a hands-on approach, exceptional communication, negotiation, and dispute resolution skills.
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Committed to maintaining high standards of health & safety and client service.
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