Contracts Manager

I am currently seeking to recruit Contracts Manager to work for an established main Contractor. They specialise in fast-track Design and Build projects, average project size is around the £10million mark but they do bigger projects up to about £30million. They are steel frame specialist and a majority of what they build is either new build Retail Parks or logistics/industrial warehouses within the E-Commerce sector, this particular sector is the biggest growth sector within the UK in Construction

The Position

Managing 3 – 4 live projects valued between £10 - £15 million taking overall responsibility for constructing the projects to a high standard while maintaining programme and financial requirements. Responsible for managing the schemes from inception to completion Health and safety, Quality and Contract documentation.  Being the key contact with their clients and stakeholders contributing to the overall management and development of the region within the company’s senior structure.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• To provide the Board with regular project performance reports
• To achieve the net profit agreed
• To work within the timeframes scheduled in order to achieve the agreed cash flow
• Provide information for inclusion within tender submissions
• Understand and deliver contracts within the agreed contract conditions
• To sustain the Company's reputation with its existing client base
• To recognise and develop business growth opportunities with both existing and new clients
• Line management of Site Managers, Project Managers. Providing leadership, direction and guidance, ensuring training needs are met
• To provide a link and share knowledge between office and site staff
• To ensure that the management of the various processes involved in running the Contracts comply with the companies policies and procedures
• To ensure diligent pre-contract planning is carried out
• To liaise with materials and sub-contract procurement teams and labour manager to ensure the correct resources are available
• To prepare internal and external progress reports
• Planning of the works in conjunction with the site team
• Direction of resources including both direct and sub-contract labour
•  Establish and implement safe and proper working practices
• To interpret and implement company style and ethos
• Set realistic targets and monitor progress against them to ensure projects are completed on time

Qualifications required.

• Construction related Higher National Certificate, Degree or equivalent.
• CIOB
• Previous contracts management experience of at least 5 years

What’s in it for you?

• Basic salary (negotiable for the right person)
• Car Allowance
• Bonus Scheme paid twice annually
• Travel to work fully expensed
• Pension Contributory
• Income protection, Life insurance
• Private Healthcare for you and Family