Contracts Manager

Salary: £360 – £420 per day

Contracts Manager

London

£Neg. + Package

Our client is a main contractor with an annual turnover c£25m per annum that operates within the London and Home Counties areas working with public and private sector clients. Their project values range from £400k to £5m within the Education, Health, Commercial, Residential and Leisure sectors and they have a growing order book as further improvement within the industry continues.

They are now seeking to recruit a Contracts Manager to take overall responsibility for the planning and management of construction contracts within agreed timescales, commercial constraints and compliance with all relevant legislation, in order to deliver quality projects in a safe manner in accordance with the contracts documents. This position will be reporting into the Construction Manager.

General

To liaise effectively with all stakeholders in the construction process and maintain good working relationships with clients and their representatives.

To manage and coordinate construction sites and all Site Staff and Subcontractors.

To identify, manage and escalate (as appropriate) all risks identified to the project or to the business.

To ensure the procedures described in the Management System are followed at all times, in particular Contract Management, Site Management and Resident Liaison.

To be aware of the commercial implications of all decisions related to the project and to identify Value Engineering opportunities wherever possible.

To identify improvement opportunities for any aspects of the Management System including process controls, procedures and forms.

To contribute to the management of the process by attending process review meetings and compiling any required reports.

Pre Construction

Assist the Estimating Department with the preparation of tender programmes / method statements when required

Ensure a good understanding of all contract documentation prior to commencement

Development of Construction Phase Plans and Programmes

Timely Subcontractor, material and plant procurement

Construction

Management of all Site Health and Safety aspects

Management of the Environmental aspects

Efficient and effective management of the programme and coordination of all resources

Ensuring projects are managed to time

Ensure quality standards are maintained to ensure zero defects at practical completion

Contract administration & records (including change management and delay notifications)

Internal and external reporting

Production of all information for incorporation in the Health and Safety File including Operation and Maintenance documentation)

Post Construction

Contribute to the post contract review process

Manage the Defects liability process

Person Specification

 Qualifications/Knowledge

1. Substantial previous experience in Construction Management and types of contract i.e. JCT, NEC, GC Works
2. Knowledge of Building Regulations
3. Good knowledge of Health and Safety legislation and safe working practices

Skills / Technical Competencies

1. 1. Project planning
   2. Organisational skills
   3. Analytical skills
   4. Preparing comprehensive documentation progressively throughout the project for incorporation in the Health and Safety File
   5. IT skills – Asta Power Project Programming (or similar) / Word / Excel / Powerpoint
   6. Letter writing skills and report writing skills
   7. Presentation and interview skills

This is an excellent opportunity for someone motivated looking to join a main contractor that offers fresh new challenges and career development opportunities.

Salary to £Neg. + Package

Please forward a current CV in the first instance.

MSB Recruitment Ltd is an Employment Agency working within the building and civil engineering sector throughout the UK.

Contracts Manager / Contracts Management