Job Description/ Responsibilities:
Key responsibilities will include but are not limited to:
* Taking initial job enquiries over the phone or via email and pricing works appropriately (in line with schedule of rates); making site visits where necessary.
* Working closely with the Operations Manager to programme and to allocate operatives.
* Managing the distribution and use of plant and equipment, both company owned and hired.
* Producing relevant RAMs and Health & Safety documents, ensuring that these are adhered to.
* Liaising with site management teams, to ensure that all involved are aware of our work processes.
* Delegating any necessary arrangements for operatives working away, in good time. For example, accommodation and meal expenses.
* Frequently liaising with operatives, offering guidance and support wherever required.
* Overseeing jobs and their timescales (including attending weekly site meetings) and ensuring they are carried out to a high spec before final sign-off.
* Reporting any issues to Health & Safety where relevant.
* Cost management of each project and crossover with Finance department, ensuring the correct and timely payment from customers. Checking all invoices and ensuring that figures are correct.
* Managing own workload, keeping clients up to date with costs, delays or factors that may affect work/ timescales.
* Ensure updated or changed plans are confirmed with QS team.
* Chasing any outstanding worksheets and also staying on top of your own.
* Overseeing operatives’ overtime, ensuring the correct amount is offered/ allowed and reported to Payroll.
* Business development: Making initial introductions, client proposals and following any new leads.
* Maintaining relationships with existing customers through conversations, events and meetings on and off-site.
* Covering colleagues when on leave, ensuring that you treat every job as your own if someone is on holiday.
Requirements:
* Minimum 3 years’ experience in a Contracts Manager role.
* A construction-related background, with extensive experience in diamond drilling, diamond sawing and other associated activities.
* In date SMSTS and CSCS tickets.
* Excellent communication and influencing skills, both written and verbal.
* Confident individual, capable of managing any situation on site.
* Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office applications including Excel, Outlook and Word.
* Full, valid UK driving licence with the willingness and flexibility to travel to sites across the UK at short notice.
What We Offer:
* 28 days annual leave (including public holidays).
* Company truck.
* Company laptop and mobile phone.
* Pension scheme.
* Supplementary training where required, in line with Health & Safety Law.
* Supportive and collaborative work environment