Contract Manager

1 week ago

Rochdale, Rochdale, United Kingdom Ian Williams Ltd Full time

Our team in the North West is seeking a
Contract Manager
who embodies our values and can lead the successful delivery of our
Response/ Maintenance
contracts.

We're seeking a strategic, hands-on leader who shares our values of fairness, inclusivity, and respect. In return, we offer a supportive environment focused on coaching and development, where your contributions are recognised and rewarded. If you thrive in a fast-paced setting and are passionate about delivering exceptional customer and client satisfaction, we invite you to apply.

Salary £49,865.00 Car Allowance £6700
Benefits

  • Profit share scheme (14% of base salary achieved last year)
  • Private mileage scheme and fuel card
  • Enhanced pension or savings scheme
  • 31 days annual leave (inc. Public Holidays) plus buy or sell annual leave
  • Annual pay reviews
  • Life, medical and Permanent Health Insurance
  • Enhanced maternity/paternity pay
  • Training & development opportunities
  • Health and wellbeing support via Lighthouse Charity.

The Contract Manager Role

  • Lead the operational delivery of reactive maintenance workstreams, ensuring projects are completed on time and within budget.
  • Inspire and develop your team, including apprentices, through hands-on leadership, motivation, and continuous development.
  • Building relationships both internally and externally, we encourage commercial and operational teams to work closely together to ensure the successful delivery of a contract.
  • Oversee recruitment and onboarding, ensuring new team members are effectively integrated and supported.
  • Prioritise health and safety, ensuring all measures are in place, monitored, and adhered to across all sites.
  • Manage resources and reporting, coordinating subcontractors, materials, and plant, while maintaining accurate site reports and taking corrective action when needed.

What will you bring to the Contract Manager role?

  • Confident in using IT systems and Microsoft Excel to produce performance and delivery reports.
  • Skilled in planning and organising workstreams with a focus on delivery, resource, quality, cost, and risk.
  • Experienced in managing direct labour teams, with a focus on individual development and building high performance.
  • Proven ability in Health and Safety management through strong system controls and leading by example.
  • Customer-centric, consistently delivering in line with expectations.
  • Holds an SMSTS qualification and ideally has experience working in a similar environment.

About Ian Williams Ltd
Explore more about us via our website and social media platforms including LinkedIn, Facebook, Indeed, and Glassdoor.

All successful applicants will undergo a DBS criminal records check, and we fully comply with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and the DBS Code of Practice.

Ian Williams is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity, inclusion, and fairness across all characteristics.

We reserve the right to shortlist candidates prior to the closing date.

Applicant details will be used solely for recruitment purposes—please refer to our Candidate Privacy Notice on our website. We kindly ask agencies not to contact us regarding this vacancy. If we require additional support, we will engage with you.

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