Contracts Manager - Blairgowrie

About us:

We are fencing specialists with a proud heritage that stretches back for more than one hundred years. We are a family-owned business and currently in the ownership of the fourth generation Corrie family. The company prides itself on supplying and delivering a quality assured product and service.

About the role:

This is an exciting opportunity to join JB Corrie as a member of the contracts team, reporting to the Senior Contracts Manager. The Contracts Manager is responsible for coordinating all aspects of contracts, from planning and scheduling to execution and completion. To ensure projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the satsfaction of our clients.

We are looking for someone who can demonstrate the following behaviours:

• Lead by example
• Do the right thing, even if there is a cost involved.
• Be available and approachable to sta?, customers and suppliers.
• Follow up promises with actions.
• Keep a long term perspective balanced by shorter term financial constraints that will drive the best future for the company.
• Always give the best impression, both personally and of JBC's.
• Present well in manner, dress and demeanor, and expect the same of others

Specific Duties:

• Produce plans outlining the scope, timeline, and resources required for each contract
• Manage nominated contracts, working to achieve projected margins, programme, and to client's expectations
• Provide input into estimate breakdown
• Procure materials and plant required for contracts under your management
• Schedule and coordinate the activities of installers using Kelio Planning, ensuring efficient use of resources
• Manage a team of installers, including regular documented one to one meetings
• Authorise installers expenses and overtime in a timely manner
• Monitor, record and authorise installers, annual leave and absences via Kelio
• Stay up to date with industry certifications and ensure installers are encouraged and supported in achieving relevant certifications
• Ensure that all company policies and procedures are adhered to, especially Health and Safety, Environmental, and Quality Assurance policies
• Carry out regular site visits, and maintain regular and constructive liaison with clients
• Assist with the generation of new business, clients, and enquiries
• Organise all RAMS for contracts under your management
• Negotiate and raise interim/final payment applications
• Authorise invoices where applicable on Sage
• Attend various meetings as and when required
• Work towards achieving departmental targets and objectives

Location: Blairgowrie, Scotland

Hours: Monday - 37 hours, Full time/Flexible

The role will involve occasional overnight stays.

Salary: £45,000 - £47,000 depending on experience plus a company vehicle

Benefits:

• Bonus scheme based on company operating profit
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (including a Christmas shutdown) and the option to purchase an additional 5 days
• Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave
• Enhanced sick pay
• Employer matched pension contributions & life assurance
• Perkbox - a range of benefits, including health & well-being support

To be considered for the role, you must have the following;

• Strong management and leadership skills
• Good communicator
• Problem solving ability
• Attention to detail
• Strong planning and organisational skills
• Deadline-orientated

Desirable:

CSSC Black Card

SMSTS or a SSSTS certificate