Contracts Manager

Workshop Recruitment are looking for an experienced Contracts Manager to join a dynamic team covering the Portsmouth area. As part of the Building Projects team, you will be responsible for leading and directing the delivery of a wide range of Construction & Refurbishment projects. You will ensure the achievement of business plan objectives, with a particular focus on quality and high standards of Health and Safety.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide support to the Operations Manager and Building Projects Director
• Co-ordinate production of Pre-Construction information as required
• Ensure you and your site managers are operating in accordance with the Construction Management System (CMS). Carry out regular checks of the filing systems to ensure compliance
• Oversee the operational delivery of contracts ensuring the client’s objectives are met and that high standards of Health & Safety, Environmental and Quality management are maintained
• Ensure safe working practices are maintained at all times and you constantly reinforce safe working and our company values
• Appoint as necessary or take and own the project role of Temporary Works Co-ordinator
• Lead the Site Managers, supporting them in the delivery of their roles
• Manage contracts by invoking robust contract administration, programming, good commercial decision making and financial discipline
• Ensure relevant construction programmes are produced and maintained, including tender (where required), construction, target and weekly / monthly look-ahead as required by the individual project
• To ensure the establishment and management of an effective supply chain that meets the standards and governance set by the business
• With the support of the Q.S. ensure timely valuations and contractual procedures are met
• Provide progress reports and updates to clients and the Executive with regard to   the work we are delivering for them
• Ensure your contracts are working efficiently, through the use of performance measures achieving the goals set out within the business plan
• Identify future clients and build relationships to help secure future work.

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in construction management
• Use of Programming Software (Ideally MS Projects)

QUALIFICATION REQUIRED:

• Professional qualification (MCIOB) or Degree/HNC qualified
• Temporary Works Co-Ordinator
• SMSTS
• First Aid (3 day)

BENEFITS:

• 23 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Buy and Sell Holiday
• Life Insurance
• Discounted Gym Membership
• Contributory Pension scheme
• Reward programmes
• Fuel Allowance
• Employee Assistance Programme