Contract Manager
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Position Overview & Specifications
About us
River Woodwork Ltd. is a medium sized joinery company working on high end residential contracts throughout London, Surrey and occasionally further afield. With over 40 staff and 2 workshops, we work on numerous contracts at once in a wide range of finishes which are all created within our workshops.
Estblished in 2007, we have a well established team of Designer/Project Managers along with Makers, Drivers, a large finishing team and permanent fitters to ensure an easily managed process. We pride ourselves on being truly bespoke within our sector taking on some challenging pieces and never afraid to try something new.
Our instgram will give you a clear understanding of our capabilites https://www.instagram.com/riverwoodwork/
River Woodwork Ltd is seeking an experienced Contracts Manager and QS to help oversee all contracts and manage our team of Designer/Project Managers.
The role will also involve tendering for the joinery from various sectors within the high end residential market along with negotiations and winning the work required to keep them busy.
The right candidate will have the following:
- Experience as a Contracts Manager
- A good understanding of high end residential joinery and manufacturing
- Experince in negotiation
- Excellent management and people skills
- Experience in tendering joinery contracts from £75k - £1m
- A positive, can-do approach who likes a challenge.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £55,000.00-£65,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company car
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Supplemental pay types:
- Yearly bonus
Ability to commute/relocate:
- West Molesey: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Education:
- A-Level or equivalent (preferred)
Experience:
- surveying: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (required)
Work Location: In person
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Contract Manager roles across River Woodwork Ltd.'s corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £55,000 - £65,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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