Contracts Manager (Social Housing New Build) | Permanent | Barnet, Hertfordshire
Salary: £70,000 - £75,000 + car allowance / package
Location:
Region: Hertfordshire
I have a great opportunity for a Contracts Manager to join a well-established main contractor on a permanent basis, working on new build social housing / residential projects within the London Borough of Barnet.
The company is a family-run business that has been around for approximately 30 years. They have a wide and varied client base which includes Local Authorities, Housing Associations, and Private Sector Clients. The business has a young, dynamic, and energetic management team with a strong business plan in place; they are further developing their client base and this is a great opportunity to join a growing business.
They have recently been awarded a framework with a Local Authority to build 10 houses spread over 5 sites; one is a 2-storey house and the others are bungalows, built with traditional construction methods and timber frame.
They are looking to bring in a Contracts Manager with a strong track record of overseeing multiple new build schemes within the Social Housing sector, who will be responsible for overseeing each project from pre-construction through to handover. This is a great opportunity to join a growing business and play a key role in ensuring the business continues to thrive and win more new build projects.
Duties include:
1. Set up contract file and H&S documentation such as CPH&SP, Risk assessments, method statements
2. Working closely with the design team and client to ensure all planning conditions are released in line with the programme
3. Running multiple small infill sites concurrently under a rolling programme with each site at different stages
4. Working closely with Building Control and NHBC
5. Ensure that all quality control, environmental and H&S requirements are met in line with company procedures
6. Identify high-risk activities and ensure the appropriate resources and procedures are implemented to identify and mitigate risks
7. Manage project staff and all sub-contractors
8. Monitor site costs with the support of the Quantity surveyor and Project manager
9. Provide weekly progress reports to the Operations manager
10. Carry out site audits / inspections and report findings to the Operations manager
Experience:
1. Track record overseeing multiple new build social housing / residential projects from inception through to completion
2. Experience working for a reputable main contractor
3. Self-motivated and able to motivate site teams
4. Excellent managerial skills
5. Good communication skills, both written and verbal
6. Strong client-facing
7. Strong understanding of UK building regulations
8. Excellent all-round social housing / residential / construction knowledge and experience
9. Computer literate
10. Full UK Drivers’ License
If you are a Contracts Manager and you are interested in this role, please apply with an updated CV or call Rob on: 07733 529 573
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