Contracts Manager

The Company

They are a long established, family-owned Construction business based in Bedfordshire, and operate predominantly in the Northern Home Counties on both public and private sector works.

They have a solid track record delivering  new build, design and build, refurbishment, renovations, alterations and other small works general contracting schemes ranging from £1-10m

The Role - Construction Manager 

As a Construction Manager, you will play a pivotal role bridging the Construction Director and the project management team. 

You will generally be on site 2 days a week overseeing the day-to-day contract management for up to 2 projects valued between £1 million and £10 million. Adhering to company protocols, you will efficiently manage and coordinate all project aspects, provide support to site-based Project teams in site management and Health & Safety compliance, ensure adherence to internal processes, liaise with clients and subcontractors, and attend client meetings as necessary.

Your role will be varied and your responsibilities will include: 

• Overseeing and assisting with the preparation of Tender and pre construction documents
• Responsible for quality management and compliance, customer service, stakeholder management
and commercial performance
• Able to identify risk and develop mitigation strategies.
• Lead and mentor a project team consisting of Project Managers, Site Managers, internal staff and subcontractors
• Responsible for the progress of the contracts under your control
• Establishing a close working relationship with the client and attending site visits tender and
construction.
• Establish close working relationships with suppliers, subcontractors, contractors and construction workers
• Monitor, and manage contract risks and opportunities
• Overseeing all onsite and offsite constructions to monitor and ensure compliance with building
and safety regulations
• The ability to manage multiple projects at any one time with the support of the internal and external teams.
• Collaborate with the project team on commercial management and controls
• Supporting the Construction Director on daily project activities where required

About you

• Have the appropriate grade current CSCS card ideally a Black/Professional Qualification and your SMSTS
• Have a minimum of 7 years similar experience with a general contractor managing D & B schemes.
• Significant experience managing commercial schemes up £8m+
• Used to multi-tasking, could suit candidates who have worked for a smaller construction company
• Have experience in producing tender and project stage programmes
• Have experience in production of logistics plans
• Have experience in production of technical and Quality responses for tender submissions

Standard hours of work are 8.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday.

For the right candidate this role will be highly rewarding, challenging and satisfying and will help the company in maintaining and growing our excellent reputation.

Job Type Full time office based in Bedfordshire

Construction Manager / Construction Management / Bedfordshire