Due to recent new contract awards, we have an opportunity for an experienced Contracts Manager, or someone ready to progress into a Contracts Manager role, to join our Construction Management team.

Job Purpose

Responsible for day-to-day planning, directing, coordinating and budgeting activities concerned with the construction and maintenance of structures, facilities and systems at various locations.

Main Responsibilities & Duties

• Overall project management including programme progress, cost control, direct labour management and management of sub-contractors.
• Supervising site managers, site agents and foremen.
• Design project programme by studying job specifications to determine appropriate construction methods; schedule the project in logical steps and budget time required to meet deadlines.
• Undertake site inspections and visits on a regular basis to ensure the project is carried out in a safe and organised manner; inspect and review projects to monitor compliance with building and safety codes and other regulations.
• Liaise with public utilities, local authorities and NHBC (where applicable) to ensure relevant orders are placed and consultation takes place to meet the project programme.
• Monitor the statutory notices, warning notices and advisory notices, fire escape signs and relevant posters that are displayed in workplace.
• Determine labour and material requirements for each site.
• Develop and implement quality control programmes, proactively managing inspection workflow.
• Manage project conclusion including completion of operation and maintenance information addressing defects, archive records and performance reviews.

Qualifications

Essential

• CSCS Card
• UK Driving licence
• Right to Live and Work in the UK

Desirable

• SMSTS
• CSCS Manager’s card
• Bachelor degree related to construction or engineering, or equivalent industry experience.
• Management qualification NVQ/SVQ level 5, or above, is desirable (holds or currently undertaking or willing to achieve in a timely manner).
• First Aid at Work, 3-day course or equivalent.
• Risk Assessment & Method Statement qualification.

Competencies

Essential Criteria:

• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to influence, persuade, guide, manage and motivate others.
• In-depth previous experience within the construction industry.
• In-depth experience within a Contracts Manager, Project Manager, Senior Site Manager, or similar role within the construction sector.
• Excellent time management and prioritisation skills.
• Computer Literacy – including proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office.
• Minimum 2 years’ management experience including strategic planning and directing of projects.

Desirable Criteria:

• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of best practice.
• Proven experience of developing innovative ideas to develop and retain employees.
• A strategic thinker able to deal with operational issues, opportunities and obstacles.

To Apply

Apply to recruitment@chap.co.uk   Send your CV along with a cover email/letter within which the following information is included:

• why the role is of interest to you and why you think you are a suitable candidate
• your salary expectations
• what your current notice period/availability to start would be.