Contracts Manager

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 satisfaction of our clients.

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 - Friday, 8am - 5pm, 40 hours, Full time

The role will involve occasional overnight stays

Salary: £45,000 - £47,000 depending on experience and 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
• Death in service
• Perkbox - a range of benefits, including health & well-being support

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

• Right to work in the UK
• CSCS Black Card
• SMSTS or a SSSTS certificate
• Strong management and leadership skills
• Good communicator
• Problem solving ability
• Adaptability
• Attention to detail
• Strong planning and organisational skills
• Deadline-orientated