CONTRACTS MANAGER

Role: Contracts Manager

Salary: £70,000 plus car allowance/company car, private healthcare, 25 days holiday

 

THE COMPANY 

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With regional offices across Kent and Sussex they are a forward-thinking construction company carrying out projects throughout the South East. Typical projects include Affordable/Private Housing, Commercial, Healthcare and Education new build, fit out and refurbishments ranging from £3m to £14m. 

 

THE JOB

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With an exciting 2 year growth plan they are looking for a Contracts Manager responsible for successfully leading multiple projects (usually 3-5 depending on size and complexity). Your duties will include: 

 

• Understand and deliver contracts within the agreed contract conditions

• To provide the Board with regular project performance reports

• Line management of Site Managers. Providing leadership, direction and guidance

• Provide information for inclusion within tender submissions

• Ensure diligent pre-contract planning is carried out

• Liaise with materials and sub-contract procurement teams and labour manager

• Prepare internal and external progress reports

• Attend tender adjudications

• Sustain the Company's reputation

• Recognise and develop business growth opportunities with both existing and new clients

• 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

• Ensure projects are completed on time

 

 ​WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

    

• A results driven experienced Contracts Manager with excellent interpersonal skills. 

• Knowledge of building, material components, building regulations and H&S

• Excellent planning, organisational & prioritisation skills

• Knowledge of contractual procedures and responsibilities

• Good at problem solving & decision making

• Self-motivated with the ability to work alone or within a team

• Ability to motivate and manage staff

• Management skills including programming and planning

• Good negotiation, influencing and communication skills

• Strong analytical, numerical, literacy and reasoning abilities

• Confident, resourceful and practical

• Maintains a professional, consistent and fair approach

• Driving license holder with own car