Contract Manager
Broughton Astley, England, United Kingdom
Job Title: Contracts Manager (Commercial Flooring)
Location: Based at Leicester HQ – Covering West Midlands, Oxfordshire, & Northamptonshire Regions
Salary: £45k-£50k (experience dependant) + car allowance/ company car + discretionary bonus (PAYE only)
Holiday: 20 days + Bank Holidays
Reports to: Contracts Director
Company Overview:
Our client has been established since 1981 and has a reputation as being one of the UK’s leading commercial flooring contractors. With nationwide operations, they have the capability to deliver projects throughout the country. With a commitment to excellence and a proven track record of delivery, they are seeking a dynamic and experienced Contracts Manager to join the team.
Job Description:
As Contracts Manager, you will play a pivotal role in overseeing the successful delivery of commercial flooring contracts in your territory (West Midlands, Oxfordshire, & Northamptonshire). You will be responsible for managing the entire project life cycle, from pre-installation through to completion, ensuring that contracts are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest standards of quality.
Key Responsibilities:
· Take receipt of job handovers from HQ and discuss start dates and agree programmes of work with main contractor in good time prior to commencing work
· Organise RH testing of slab via various manufacturers in good time prior to starting on site and issue report and costs to the main contractor
· Organise and appoint labour to carry out works and make sure labour rates are agreed and documented prior to starting
· Liaise with main contractor to ensure we are working to the correct drawings/schedules
· Call of materials in good time to suit programme – make sure hoisting/forklift facilities are made use of prior to sites removing them
· Monitor programme and quality on site
· Delivery of projects on or under budget
· Contract administration ensuring site issues are recorded and documented
· Assist in the production of weekly payment certificates for fitters to invoice against – all on rates – dayworks by prior agreement only
· Ensure any extra works are instructed and priced prior to them being carried out
· Be on site to meet fitters where necessary – hours of work between 8am and 5pm or other such hours as may be required from time to time
· Undertaking tool box talks, producing area completion sheets and quality forms, producing RAMS and Health Safety Information for clients as necessary
Qualifications and Requirements:
A minimum of 3 years proven experience as a Contracts Manager in the UK commercial flooring industry
SSSTS or SMSTS + CSCS
Excellent project management and organisational skills
Effective communication, people management and client facing skills
Commercial awareness and ability to price/ record variations/ additions
Proficient in project programming
The ability to read and accurately interpret programmes, drawings and technical specifications
An understanding of construction contracts and legal requirements
Familiarity with relevant health and safety regulations and industry standards
Proficient in MS Office (particularly Outlook/ Excel) & competent in using smartphone apps for record keeping/ condition surveys etc
UK Driving Licence
Willingness to travel as necessary
The right to work in the UK
Nice to Have:
· First aid at work
· A relevant professional qualification
In Return They Offer:
· Company pension scheme
· Discretionary annual bonus
· Company car/ car allowance
· Business mileage to/ from site reimbursed
· Phone & laptop