Contracts Manager - Passive Fire

Russell Taylor Group are recruiting on behalf of our client for a full time Contracts Manager based in Kent.
My client specialises in Fire Protection and offer a full range of passive fire protection services to businesses and homes across the South East, London and UK.

Job Description/ Responsibilities:
The Contracts Manager will join us with a wealth of industry-related knowledge and a minimum of 3 years' experience in a related Contracts Manager role. They will be confident and motivated, with a hands-on approach. Key responsibilities will include but are not limited to:
End-to-end project and cost management, from initial brief to sign off.
To estimate for and oversee the installation of various passive fire protection products and intumescent paint.
Programming projects and ensuring they are carried out to a high level of detail, following all manufacturer guidelines in the process.
Liaising with site management teams, to ensure that all involved are aware of our work processes.
Attending site visits to get a better knowledge of the works required, to assist with quotations.
Attending weekly review meetings of how projects are going, ensuring deadlines are being met.
Producing relevant RAMs and H&S documents, ensuring that these are adhered to, to ensure timely management of both temporary and permanent staff, to meet the requirements of each project.
Uploading new clients, projects, drawings and RAMs to the BORIS system and ensuring this is completed prior to each project start date.
Overall business development; introductions and client proposals.

Requirements:
Minimum 3 years' experience in a Contracts Manager role.
Extensive experience in passive fire protection and intumescent paint.
Comprehensive knowledge of fire stopping procedures and products.
In date SMSTS and CSCS tickets.
Excellent communication and influencing skills, both written and verbal.
Confident individual, capable of managing any situation on site.
Experience with using the BORIS system, both on site and in the office.
Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office applications including Excel, Outlook and Word.
Full, valid UK driving licence with the willingness and flexibility to travel to sites across the UK at short notice.

What We Offer:
Competitive salary.
28 days annual leave (including public holidays).
Company truck.
Company laptop and mobile phone.
Pension scheme.
Supplementary training where required, in line with Health & Safety Law.
Supportive and collaborative work environment.