Contracts Manager

Post:                        Contracts Manager

Department:           Podium/Landscape

Responsible To:    Operations Manager/Senior Contracts Manager

Job Purpose:          

Responsibility for successful management and safe delivery and completion of all company contracts in accordance with the contract terms as agreed by the company and on time, to budget and to expected quality standards. To ensure that on-site company operatives adhere to all Health & Safety requirements and specific client and, or, Principal Contractor contract requirements.

To work closely with the Estimating Team and Operations Manager to ensure a smooth internal hand over and transition from receipt of order through to contract pre-commencement and planning and starting on site. Clearly define the scope of works and create/negotiate a realistic program for the delivery of the project in conjunction with the client and, or, the Principal Contractors delivery team and manage their expectations. Ensure that all labour and materials are correctly scheduled in accordance with the program and that works are regularly monitored and the client and, or, Principal Contractors on site team is kept up to date with progress.

Qualifications 

GCSE A-C, relevant professional qualification or equivalent in English

Experience

• Construction Site Manager / Site Supervisor role or similar Working on own initiative and as part of a team Experience of working with ISO management systems (desirable)

Knowledge

Knowledge of the technicalities involved in installing and ability to read architectural drawings for material take-off.

Knowledge of the technicalities involved in installing Roof Systems and reading technical drawings is desirable.

Knowledge of the technicalities involved in installing roof podiums and hard/soft landscaping elements and the ability to read and take-off architectural drawings for material quantities.

Understanding of all on-site Health & Safety requirements and responsibilities pertaining to the delivery of contracted works and their management and delivery.

Knowledge of relevant Construction Contracts and their application to the role and, or company in delivery of the contracted works.

Ability to organise the proper internal administration of projects and effectively operate a good management system, be able to communicate and interact well with colleagues and with other departments and a clear ability to work to an agreed agenda and timetable.

Skills and Abilities

Good communication and interpersonal skills

Good people skills

Ability to work effectively as part of the Team

High quality and customer service orientation

Ability to think and act creatively and innovatively to meet the needs of the business

Ability to develop systems and processes to manage and deliver required objectives

Excellent organisational and time management skills

Accuracy and attention to detail

Ability to manage a demanding workload and multiple tasks simultaneously

Ability to work under pressure and deadlines

Good PC skills including Microsoft Office applications and other relevant software

An understanding of the need for confidentiality and discretion when working as part of the key business unit

Other Requirements

• (Essential) Car User- This role will require the post holder to be an Essential Car User, hold a full UK driving licence and have access to a vehicle.
• Evenings and weekends This role may require the post holder to work occasional evenings and weekends.