Job Description:

Contracts Manager – Demolition

LOCATION  Midlands    
SALARY  £50,000–£55,000 basic salary

About the Opportunity
An established specialist enabling works and infrastructure contractor is seeking an experienced Contracts Manager to oversee demolition projects across the Midlands. Operating across construction, infrastructure, utilities and transport, the business delivers a range of specialist services including demolition, asbestos removal, remediation, rail, reactive maintenance and waste management.
Its demolition operations support projects of varying size and complexity, with services that can include soft strip, structural demolition, site clearance and associated enabling works. The focus is on safe, well-planned delivery, technical capability, environmental responsibility and maintaining high standards throughout each project.

The Role
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced demolition professional with a strong background in contract management, project delivery and operational leadership. You will take responsibility for a portfolio of demolition contracts from initial planning and mobilisation through to completion, ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently, on programme and within budget.
Working closely with project managers, site managers, supervisors, operational teams, clients and subcontractors, you will provide effective commercial and operational control while maintaining excellent health, safety, environmental and quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage multiple demolition contracts across the Midlands region, overseeing delivery from tender handover and mobilisation through to completion.
• Develop and monitor project programmes, ensuring labour, plant, equipment and subcontractor resources are effectively planned.
• Ensure all demolition activities are properly planned, risk assessed and delivered in accordance with relevant legislation, guidance and industry best practice.
• Maintain a strong focus on health, safety, environmental management and quality across all sites.
• Manage site managers, supervisors and operational teams, providing clear direction and support.
• Monitor contract performance, budgets, costs, variations and overall profitability.
• Review project documentation, including RAMS, construction phase plans and site-specific procedures.
• Undertake regular site visits to review progress, standards, productivity and compliance.
• Coordinate effectively with clients, principal contractors, consultants, subcontractors and other stakeholders.
• Identify and resolve operational issues, programme risks and commercial challenges.
• Ensure waste management, segregation, recycling and disposal arrangements meet project and regulatory requirements.
• Identify opportunities to improve delivery, strengthen client relationships and support future work.

Skills & Experience Required

• Proven experience in a Contracts Manager, Senior Project Manager or similar operational management role within the demolition industry.
• Strong technical understanding of demolition methods, including soft strip, structural demolition and site clearance.
• Knowledge of relevant health and safety legislation, demolition guidance, environmental requirements and industry best practice.
• Experience managing multiple projects, site teams, subcontractors and operational resources.
• Strong commercial awareness, including budget control, cost management, variations and contract profitability.
• Experience working with principal contractors, developers and other construction-sector clients.
• Ability to interpret project specifications, programmes, drawings and risk assessments.
• Strong leadership, communication, planning and problem-solving skills.
• A proactive approach to maintaining safe working practices and driving high standards on site.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel throughout the Midlands region.

The Ideal Candidate
The successful candidate will be an established demolition professional who can combine technical knowledge with strong commercial and operational management skills. You will be comfortable taking ownership of several live contracts, leading site-based teams and maintaining productive relationships with clients and delivery partners. You will be organised, commercially astute and confident making decisions in a fast-paced project environment, with safety and quality at the forefront of your approach.

Salary & Package

• Basic salary of £50,000–£55,000, depending on experience.
• Permanent opportunity within an established specialist contracting environment.
• Opportunity to take responsibility for a varied portfolio of demolition projects.
• Regional responsibility across the Midlands.