Contracts Manager, Pave Aways, Knockin
Job Advert: Contracts Manager – Construction & Refurbishment
Location: Pave Aways Limited, Avenue Mill, Knockin, Nr Oswestry, Shropshire, SY10 8HQ
Role Summary
As Contracts Manager, you'll lead your allocated projects from pre-construction through to completion, bringing together people, programme, quality, safety and commercial performance to deliver outstanding results. Working with the senior management team, you'll gain exposure to the strategic and operational side of the business while taking day-to-day ownership of project delivery.
Key Responsibilities
Lead projects from pre-construction through to completion, ensuring they are delivered safely, on programme, within budget and to the highest standard.
Lead and develop Site Managers and project teams, setting clear expectations and creating an environment where people can do their best work.
Manage programmes, procurement and resources, anticipating challenges and taking action to keep projects moving.
Own project performance, working closely with the Commercial Team to manage budgets, costs, variations, risk and contractual obligations.
Build strong client and stakeholder relationships, acting as a senior point of contact and ensuring our client expectations are consistently met.
Manage subcontractors and suppliers, driving performance, quality and collaboration across the supply chain.
Maintain high standards of health, safety, quality and environmental performance, following our Pave Aways values and challenging poor practice, leading by example.
Drive quality from the outset, with a focus on getting things right first time and achieving a smooth, well-managed handover.
Identify opportunities to improve how we work, including value engineering, incentivising efficiency and lessons learned across projects.
Report clearly on project performance, providing insight and recommendations to the Construction Director, Managing Director and Senior Management Team.
Contribute to the wider success of Pave Aways, bringing your experience, ideas and leadership to the continued growth and development of the business.
Requirements
Significant experience working within the building construction sector.
Proven experience as a Contracts Manager, Senior Contracts Manager or in a similar senior construction management position.
A strong track record of successfully delivering new build and refurbishment projects.
Experience working on complex projects, ideally within education, healthcare, or other live environments.
Solid knowledge and experience of JCT and NEC contracts.
Excellent technical knowledge and a strong understanding of construction methodology.
Strong commercial awareness and experience managing project budgets and financial performance.
Experience of construction programming, procurement and resource planning.
Strong knowledge of health and safety requirements and SHE standards.
Experience in managing and developing Site Managers and project teams.
Excellent communication, leadership and negotiation skills.
The confidence to make decisions, solve problems and challenge when necessary.
A professional and personable approach to client and stakeholder relationships.
A strong commitment to quality and getting the job right first time.
IOSH Managing Safely or equivalent.
A full UK driving license.
Benefits Package
Salary: £55,000–£70,000+ per annum, depending on experience and level of responsibility.
Company car allowance.
Potential performance related bonus.
25 days' annual leave, increasing with length of service at 2, 5 and 10 years.
Ongoing training and development.
Company pension scheme.
Private healthcare.
Employment Details
Position Type: Permanent
Start Date: 16th November 2026
Inclusivity & Guarantees: Participant in the Disability Confident scheme (offering interviews to candidates with a disability who meet role criteria) and supporter of the Armed Forces Covenant (encouraging applications from veterans, reservists, and the Armed Forces community).
How to Apply
Please email your CV to Jane Harvey at jane.harvey@paveaways.co.uk and complete the Equality & Diversity Monitoring form via the online application link.
