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Fawkes and Reece are currently recruiting for a freelance Contracts Manager for a Regional Contractor. The client is ideally looking for a Contracts Manager on an on going basis with the client ideally wanting this role to become permanent. Should you not wish to consider going permanent you will be freelance until they recruit permanently.
Our client is a successful Construction Company who continually strive to be at the forefront of their Industry in North West England. They are a regional contractor with over 90 years' experience of working on projects ranging from 500K to 10M in value.
They operate under a number of Framework Agreements carrying out Partnered Projects for the Public and Private Sector, principally focusing on the Education, NHS, Commercial and Leisure Sectors of the Industry. Due to continued growth, they are now looking to recruit an experienced Contracts Manager to join their team in Preston.
You will initially take over one project based in Preston, with a second Preston project due to commence in the near future.
Responsibilities
- Plan projects and ensure they are programmed to a level of detail for the site manager/operatives to deliver the scheme without delays.
- Ensure the site team comply with company commercial policies and procedures.
- Attend tender handover meetings and deliver prestart meetings to the site team.
- Produce and analyse progress reports, updated costs and forecasts.
- Chair and attend internal/external meetings; ensuring accurate records are made of any discussions and actions.
- Ensure weekly reviews of progress, budget resources and forward planning are carried out.
- Ensure effective Health & Safety is always met.
- Organising employed labour, encouraging maximum productivity.
- Liaising with architects, surveyors and clients.
Skills and Experience Required
- Relevant experience in education, commercial and refurbishment projects with values between 500K to 10M.
- Experience in both the management of Traditional & D&B Contracts.
- Experience of working for a principal contractor.
- Experience of Pre-Qualification and Tendering Process for a number of multi discipline projects.
- Good knowledge of contract conditions, regulations, risk management and cost control including forecasting, actual cost and value reporting.
- CSCS Management Card, SMSTS, First Aid, Temp works etc.
- Excellent people management skills with the ability to influence and mentor
How to apply
Please apply directly to this job ad or for more information please call Brad at Fawkes & Reece on (phone number removed).
