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New opportunity for a Contracts Manager, in recognition of planned and consistent growth for a leading Groundworks and RC Frame Contractor.
Open to Project Managers or Contracts Managers - key is knowledge of Groundworks and the ability to drive multiple large site based teams (Frames can be taught), at all levels, whilst being commercially minded, customer focused and devoted to producing quality work.
On offer is a susbtianial benefits package to include an exec car or car allowance, fuel card, pension, healthcare and the ability to earn large bonuses.Â
Role responsibilities:
Lead construction operations and associated construction teams at all levels to ensure that quality, safety, turnover, profit, growth and risk objectives are met and customer satisfaction is delivered.
Ensure plans and strategies are in place and implemented to support business growth and improvement.
Manage customer relationships to ensure their expectations are understood, communicated internally and achieved
Ensure production staff and site teams are recruited, trained and motivated to generate staff satisfaction
Identify areas for improvement and development within construction operations, agree with the leadership team, plan and deliver same
Identify and manage business and project risk and opportunity, communicating appropriately within the business and with customers to ensure the best outcome for the business
Appreciate and consider commercial issues within the construction process and manage operations to maximise profit
Responsible for the safety and welfare of all staff, workforce, subcontractors and suppliers working on our sites and ensuring they are managed within the requirements of industry best practice.
Competencies:
Strategy delivery – communicates company strategy into tangible goals for individuals, sites and teams. Supports and monitors their achievement
Communication – able to communicate at any level, keeping communication simple and effective, using the most appropriate form of communication at all times. Encourages an environment where open, honest and challenging communication is a default behaviour
Planning and organising – developing plans to support business strategy and setting goals and targets for others
Analysis and problem solving - establishing optimum solutions to business and technical problems. Identifies improvements to the delivery of construction operations through analysing how we work and where we could improve
Influencing and negotiating – engages with individuals and teams within and outside of the business to achieve beneficial outcomes, resolving areas of conflict that arise
Decision making and management of risk and opportunity – identifies risks and opportunities pre and post contract, making decisions and plans on how to manage them to the benefit of the business
Team development – builds relationships within and outside the business to meet business plans. Encourages and supports an environment where a top team spirit is fostered. Recruits and coaches the best people to build high performing construction teams. Plans and chairs quarterly site supervisors meetings
Leadership – communicates a clear vision which inspires enthusiasm and commitment to achieve business goals and strategy. Responsible for identifying the most important construction issues for communication at annual roadshows – writing and delivering the presentation to the company
Development of self and others – constant reviewing of own performance to establish improvement areas, seeking training, coaching and support to improve. Identifies potential and talent within the construction team members and plans for the development if these individuals. Conducts regular one to one reviews with site managers
Technical ability and innovation – recognised within and outside the business as having valuable skills and knowledge along with a willingness to share to the benefit of the business and our customers. Identify, plan for and implement better ways of working
Customer focus – consciously works to build customer relationships at all levels ensuring regular dialogue at a senior level. Understand the vision, pressures, priorities of our customers at a business and project level. Attend and contribute to customers supply chain workshops, presentations, awards dinners, corporate entertainment and the like.
Requirements:
5+ Years Contracts Manager expereinceÂ
Either a Degree, HND, HNC or NVQ 5+Â
For further information, please contact Tristan Prior
