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Contracts Manager

Persimmon Homes
Posted 4 days ago, valid for a month
Location

Exeter, Devon EX4 3PZ, England

Salary

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Contract type

Full Time

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  • Persimmon Homes is seeking an experienced Contracts Manager to join their Construction Team, overseeing multiple construction sites.
  • Candidates should have experience in the housebuilding construction industry and ideally possess a minimum of 5 years in a similar role.
  • The position requires a current CSCS Card and preferably an SMSTS certification, along with a full UK Driving Licence.
  • The salary for this role is competitive and dependent on experience, along with benefits such as a car allowance, pension, healthcare, and bonuses.
  • This opportunity offers a pathway for professional growth within a leading UK house builder, emphasizing teamwork and career development.

From the commitment we pour into our homes, to the belief we bring to supporting amazing careers, a role at Persimmon is a springboard for Building Your New Possible. Discover new opportunities to grow, learn new skills and release your potential.

Were Persimmon Homes, a FTSE 100 listed company and a leading UK house builder serving local communities across the UK and delivering around 10,000 homes a year. We have 29 operating businesses in England, Wales and Scotland, three house-building brands and three off-site manufacturing facilities.

Were looking for people like you, and this could be your opportunity to start Building Your New Possible.

What is the role?

We are looking to recruit an experienced Contracts Manager to join our Construction Team. This role reports into the Construction Director and oversees the week to week management of a number of sites, whilst supporting the site management teams and maintaining a steady flow of information between all departments.

The purpose of the role is to manage the build programme, ensuring all aspects of construction projects are in conformity with the Persimmon Way, budgets, timelines and construction and quality standards.

The role will include:

  • Manage a number of construction projects ensuring they are completed on time and to specification, while complying with company and construction build and quality standards
  • Manage, report and cost control the logistics and resources associated with developments, working to regulatory and quality standards and implementing cost saving solutions, to ensure compliance and budgetary targets are met
  • Conduct routine visual inspections and ensure site operations are monitored, recorded and in compliance with Group construction standards and the Persimmon Way
  • Manage the workforce effectively, conducting HR processes including resourcing, performance management, coaching and training to ensure sites are adequately resourced and employees achieve their full potential
  • Appoint and retain subcontractors, including sourcing and negotiation of contracts, to ensure resources are available to achieve build and quality targets
  • Ensure subcontractors deliver performance against Group guidelines, to ensure costs are controlled and projects complete on time, to the desired quality standards and within budget
  • Work cohesively with other departments across the Operating Company such as Sales and Customer Care to ensure achievement of targets
  • Delivery of the Group Health, Safety and Environment Policy while ensuring compliance throughout the team to ensure health and safety standards are met

What we need from you?

  • Experience within the housebuilding construction industry
  • Understanding of the NHBC or /LABC/Premier standards
  • Understanding of Health, Safety and Environmental legislation
  • Experience managing multiple construction development sites
  • Current CSCS Card (Construction Skills Certification Scheme)
  • SMSTS (Site Management Safety Training Scheme) is preferred
  • Full UK Driving Licence is essential
  • Qualified to minimum NVQ Level 7 in Construction Site Supervision is desirable, however training will be provided

Whats in it for you?

The Salary & Benefits package

  • Salary competitive (DOE)
  • Car or car allowance
  • Contributory pension
  • Life cover
  • Healthcare
  • Bonus

When you join us, the futureis yours to explore. You can realise your full potential through industry-leading training and clearly signposted career paths. Persimmon iswhere hard graft and team spirit means real variety,satisfaction and rewards. A place where you can be at your best,andevengo beyond what you thought you were capable of. If this sounds like the place for you, apply today and start Building Your New Possible.

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