Contracts Manager
Broughton Astley, Leicestershire
£ 45000 - 50000/annum + discretionary bonus
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