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We have an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Contracts Manager to join our team in London, Barbican.
You will be responsible for ensuring the works undertaken by our day to day repairs team are commercially viable, and effectively support the contract management of all day to day contracts within a geographical region.
The ideal candidate will have the ability and knowledge to estimate a variety of repairs and maintenance projects and ensure value for money across a high volume of orders. Whilst work is predominantly completed by in house teams, the ability to negotiate and build relationships with a supply chain is vital, both contractors and suppliers/merchants.
The role of Assistant Contracts Manager will include:
- Performing contract administration duties for a range of contracts for reactive repairs, disrepair and at times void works.
- Undertaking pre contract works, which includes agreeing specifications with client teams, pricing works using schedule of rates packages and tracking orders
- Completing post contract works, which includes monitoring projects from a cost perspective, agreeing and capturing variations on site and submitting valuations and period billing for completed works
- Assist in the management of all supply chain consultancy and contractor appointments and/or contracts to ensure compliance with legislation and ensure high quality supply chain performance
Skills and experiences:
- Excellent knowledge of Nat Fed SORs is a must
- Recent experience in undertaking a similar role working in a commercially focused housing and/ or contracting business
- Working knowledge of relevant regulations, legislation and current practice, including the practical application of Health and Safety legislation
- Practical experience of managing projects and strong project management skills
- Some experience of effectively managing contracts and contractor relationships
- Some experience of staff management and delivering services within budget
