Contracts Manager

Contracts Manager, Project Manager, Construction, Facades, Sub Contractor, Antrim

Your new company
Hays Belfast are recruiting for a specialist sub-contractor in their bid to hire a Contracts Manager. Based in County Antrim, your new employer is a specialist glass and glazing contractor operating across the UK and Ireland from its base here in Northern Ireland.With their substantial office, warehouse, and production facility on-site, this allows for seamless transitions between project stages across multiple departments. Projects range in size and value and cover multiple sectors, from high rise residential schemes to bespoke office envelope packages, and several commercial and retail projects along the way.With multiple accreditations and awards, your new employer can offer their clients a range of services from design, supply and fit and installation packages, while meanwhile offering you a stable and inclusive working environment.
Your new role
As Contracts manager, you will be responsible for overseeing various jobs throughout Ireland and the UK. Projects will range in size from £200k to £2million and all vary in size. You will take charge of each job from inception to completion and be involved in all aspects of design, procurement and build. You will manage the job within the budget and deliver each in a timely manner. Schemes will range from windows and curtain wall packages to new internal and external glazing packages. Duties will include:

Ensuring that contractual requirements are met and that the contract is delivered on time, within budget and of excellent quality

Liaise with all internal departments as necessary to ensure the successful delivery of the contract

Ensuring that the correct workforce is allocated to the contract to meet with requirements and manage variances in the workforce

Ensuring that all travel and logistical arrangements are sufficient for delivery to be in line with the project requirements

Management of all contractual variances to include adequate recording of variances and obtaining agreement on price by liaising with the relevant Company personnel

Managing the performance of subcontractors to always ensure delivery by the subcontractors of the highest quality of work

Work with other relevant departments to produce a realistic programme for contract delivery and ensure that the programme is adhered to by all relevant personnel

Ensure all projects are delivered in line with our SHEQ Integrated Management System.

What you'll need to succeed
To be successful in this role, you must have relevant previous experience of working in a similar construction Contracts Manager role, preferably with facades or experience of curtain walling. You will be a self-starter, with a can-do attitude and a good level of organisation. You will possess a high level of communication and be responsible for ensuring the scheme is delivered on time and on budget. You will be able to motivate each management team on site and report updates and improvements to senior management and clients. You will also sit in on meetings with clients and stakeholders to give accurate projections on any issues.You will also be required to travel at least 1 night a week but largely be based in their Antrim Office.
What you'll get in return
Offering a competitive package, you will have the chance to work for a specialist contractor who has projects across Ireland and the wider UK. Reporting into senior management, this role will provide you with a stable base to build your career and offer competitive packages based on your experience. With limited travel, you may only need 1 night away or 1 day's travel to the UK with all expenses covered as required. With a friendly working environment, this role will be suited to someone who has established a career in construction and is keen to look at more specialist roles with less travel. You will also be provided with:

31 days holiday

Health Cash Plan

Life Assurance

Enhanced pension

WFH Policy

Length of Service Awards

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call Chris McNamara on . If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. #