Contracts Manager

Workshop Recruitment are looking for an experienced Contracts Manager to join a dynamic team covering the Portsmouth area. As part of the Building Projects team, you will be responsible for leading and directing the delivery of a wide range of Construction & Refurbishment projects. You will ensure the achievement of business plan objectives, with a particular focus on quality and high standards of Health and Safety.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Provide support to the Operations Manager and Building Projects Director.
2. Co-ordinate production of Pre-Construction information as required.
3. Ensure you and your site managers are operating in accordance with the Construction Management System (CMS). Carry out regular checks of the filing systems to ensure compliance.
4. Oversee the operational delivery of contracts ensuring the client's objectives are met and that high standards of Health & Safety, Environmental and Quality management are maintained.
5. Ensure safe working practices are maintained at all times and you constantly reinforce safe working and our company values.
6. Appoint as necessary or take and own the project role of Temporary Works Co-ordinator.
7. Lead the Site Managers, supporting them in the delivery of their roles.
8. Manage contracts by invoking robust contract administration, programming, good commercial decision making and financial discipline.
9. Ensure relevant construction programmes are produced and maintained, including tender (where required), construction, target and weekly / monthly look-ahead as required by the individual project.
10. To ensure the establishment and management of an effective supply chain that meets the standards and governance set by the business.
11. With the support of the Q.S. ensure timely valuations and contractual procedures are met.
12. Provide progress reports and updates to clients and the Executive with regard to the work we are delivering for them.
13. Ensure your contracts are working efficiently, through the use of performance measures achieving the goals set out within the business plan.
14. Identify future clients and build relationships to help secure future work.

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

1. Minimum 5 years' experience in construction management.
2. Use of Programming Software (Ideally MS Projects).

QUALIFICATION REQUIRED:

1. Professional qualification (MCIOB) or Degree/HNC qualified.
2. Temporary Works Co-Ordinator.
3. SMSTS.
4. First Aid (3 day).

BENEFITS:

1. 23 days holiday plus bank holidays.
2. Buy and Sell Holiday.
3. Life Insurance.
4. Discounted Gym Membership.
5. Contributory Pension scheme.
6. Reward programmes.
7. Fuel Allowance.
8. Employee Assistance Programme.