Contracts Manager - Steel Staircases

Location: Predominantly Site-Based (London)/ Home
Reporting to: Pre-Construction Director

Salary: up to £80,000 (dependant on experience)

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Contracts Manager with strong knowledge of steel staircase fabrication to take full ownership of projects from internal handover through to final account.

This is a hands-on role, primarily site-based in London, overseeing programmes, budgets, and delivery while ensuring the highest standards of quality, safety, and client satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead internal project handovers and establish project documentation systems

• Develop, manage, and update detailed project programmes

• Coordinate with site managers, designers, fabricators, and key stakeholders to ensure smooth project delivery

• Manage budgets, variations, applications, invoicing, and final accounts in collaboration with Finance

• Oversee subcontractor procurement, pricing, and performance management

• Ensure site readiness, H&S compliance, RAMS, lift plans, and inductions are in place

• Conduct regular site and workshop visits to monitor fabrication progress and quality

• Produce weekly project tracker reports for senior management

• Support design meetings, manage RFIs, and procure specialist trades

• Lead project close-out, including O&M manuals, sign-off documentation, and post-project reviews

Skills & Experience

• Proven experience in Contracts or Project Management within construction or fit-out

• Strong understanding of steel staircase fabrication processes

• Excellent commercial awareness and negotiation skills

• Strong organisational and communication abilities

• Ability to manage multiple projects and stakeholders simultaneously

• Sound knowledge of health & safety and construction compliance

• Willingness to work predominantly site-based across London

• Strong understanding of JCT and NEC3 contracts

Core Values

• Operates with integrity and professionalism

• Builds strong, respectful working relationships

• Takes a proactive approach to problem-solving and delivery

If this sounds like an opportunity you would like to discuss in depth apply today and out steel specialist Sabrina O'Donnell at the Highfield Company Will be in touch!