Contracts Manager
Contracts Manager at Pendrich Height Services
Salary £45k per annum
Hours 40 Hours per week
Holiday 21 Days + Bank Holiday
Location: Manchester or Edinburgh
About Pendrich
Pendrich Height Services, part of the Building Access Specialist Division (BAS) within the PTSG Group, is a specialist provider of structural engineering and maintenance services across the UK.
We work across a wide range of sectors, delivering inspection, repair, and maintenance solutions on complex and high-rise structures. Our focus is simple, safe delivery, high standards, and a team that takes pride in what they do.
Job Overview:
We’re looking for an experienced Contracts Manager to take ownership of operations across our Manchester and Scotland regions.
This is a key leadership role where you’ll play a big part in shaping how the function grows. It’s not just about managing what’s there it’s about improving it. You’ll review current capability, strengthen the team, and drive a consistent, high-performing operation.
You’ll be leading from the front, setting standards, building a strong team culture, and making sure everything is delivered safely, efficiently, and to a high standard.
What you’ll be doing
Leading projects from initial survey through to completion, making sure everything lands on time, safely, and commercially sound
Driving improvements across operations spotting what can be better and actually doing something about it
Making sure all work is delivered in line with health & safety requirements, including risk assessments, COSHH, and safe systems of work
Supporting and developing your teams on site giving clear direction and being visible when it matters
Building strong relationships with clients and keeping communication clear throughout
Making sure projects are properly resourced with the right people, equipment, and planning in place
Keeping a close eye on budgets, timelines, and overall project performance
Carrying out site surveys and supporting with pricing and quotations
Completing site audits and inspections to ensure standards are being met
Working closely with internal teams, especially Health & Safety, to keep delivery aligned and compliant
What we’re looking for
Proven experience in a Contracts Manager (or similar) role within construction, maintenance, or specialist services
Strong understanding of health & safety and how it applies in real-world delivery
Experience managing multiple projects and teams across different locations
Commercial awareness you understand budgets, margins, and what good looks like
Confident leadership style able to make decisions and take ownership
Organised, clear communicator, and able to keep things moving
Good IT and numeracy skills
Knowledge of Building Regulations and British Standards
A proactive, hands-on approach someone who leads from the front rather than sits behind it
Package:
• Car allowance or company car
• 21 days holiday + bank holidays
• Extra day off after length of service
• Life assurance x3 salary
• Pension scheme
• Vivup health plan (dental, health screening, gym discounts)
• Monthly reward & recognition scheme
• Referral bonus scheme
Why join us?
You’ll be joining a business that’s growing, with real opportunity to shape how things are done. It’s a role where you’ll have autonomy, support, and the chance to build something strong with your team.
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- Division
- Pendrich Height Services
- Department
- Steeplejack
- Locations
- Edinburgh
Current job openings
Why choose NSS
NSS is a leading niche specialist service provider in maintenance, cleaning and testing, offering support for buildings of all shapes and sizes.
We pride ourselves on being fast, safe and reliable and our customers know that when our engineers arrive to tackle a problem, they are in safe hands.
All our specialists are full-time, directly employed and receive ongoing training to make sure they stay fully certified and ready to tackle any challenge they face on site. When you work with NSS, you join a team of passionate experts who are committed to supporting each other and setting new standards for our work.
About Pendrich Height Services
Pendrich became part of PTSG in 2015, bringing a unique skill set and leading to the formation of PTSG Building Access Specialists Ltd. It is widely recognised for the quality of its high-level work, the diversity of its services and the innovation employed by its specialists – keeping pace with modernisation in all areas.
PTSG’s five business divisions operate independently or combine to deliver a complete solution including: façade access and fall arrest equipment, lightning protection and electrical compliance, high-level services, fire solutions and water treatment.
To ensure efficiency and alignment with our recruitment strategy, we kindly request that recruitment agencies refrain from submitting unsolicited or speculative CVs for roles that are not currently advertised or assigned to your agency. Please note that unsolicited CVs or applications will not be considered, and we are unable to respond to individual inquiries regarding speculative submissions.