Job Title: Contract Manager
Location: Hybrid (office and site-based, van provided)
Company: Forest Row, covering Kent, Sussex, Surrey, and London.
Salary: £50 - £55k
Company Overview:
Our client is a well-established contractor specialising in structural and remedial works across residential, commercial, and industrial sectors. With a strong reputation in providing high-quality services, they focus on delivering complex building repairs, restorations, and maintenance, ensuring projects are completed to the highest standards of safety and craftsmanship.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage and oversee multiple contracts, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to quality standards.
- Coordinate with clients, architects, surveyors, and subcontractors for smooth project execution.
- Ensure strict compliance with health and safety regulations on-site.
- Monitor project progress, budgets, and resources, identifying potential risks and delays.
- Provide regular progress reports and updates to clients and senior management.
- Build and maintain relationships with clients, suppliers, and subcontractors.
- Handle building insurance claims, including subsidence, water damage, and house fires. This involves liaising not only with industry professionals but also directly with homeowners, ensuring clear communication and a smooth claims process.
Qualifications & Skills:
- Proven experience in managing contracts within the construction or building services sector.
- Strong knowledge of project management, cost control, and contract administration.
- Excellent organisational and leadership skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects.
- Strong communication skills for client and team interactions.
- Full UK driving license (company van provided).
This role offers a hybrid working arrangement, with the flexibility to manage projects across Southeast England. You will be provided with a van for travel to various sites.