We are currently looking for a dynamic Assistant Contracts Manager to join our ever-growing team here at Connolly!
You will be working alongside our Contract Managers and assisting in the Operational Management and delivery of our refurbishment projects whilst adhering to all applicable legislation and contractual obligations.
This is a permanent role, based at our Head Office in Wigan, but you will need to travel to and work from Connolly sites across the North West of England.
A bit about us…
Connolly is a leading construction refurbishment and development company, with family values at our core. We don’t just refurbish homes, we create communities and we’re committed to making positive change for people.
We operate within the social housing sector, providing holistic housing services to local authorities and housing associations throughout the Northwest, North Wales and West Yorkshire.
What you will be responsible for…
1. Attendance at internal and external pre-start meetings as required.
2. Liaison with all internal Connolly Ltd departments including (but not limited to) Board of Directors, Health & Safety Department, Customer Care Department, Commercial Department, Procurement Department, Finance Department, Human Resources Department and Administration Department as directed.
3. Liaison and communication with external stakeholders as directed.
4. Knowledge and understanding of both detailed and overview programmes.
5. Organisation of site set-up and establishment requirements.
6. Report on progress against programme and project resource.
7. Efficient allocation and management of project resource requirements including direct labour, direct supplied materials, plant, fleet requirements, sub-contractors, novated supply chain and free issue materials as directed.
8. Attendance at internal and external progress, labour, management and monthly project performance meetings.
9. Review operative productivity to allow the Quantity Surveyor to value weekly wages.
10. Review (in conjunction with the Senior Contracts Manager, Quantity Surveyor) of Sub-Contractor valuations.
11. Review and processing of all instructions, variations, requests for information and the like as required to both progress the project and value any departures from the original contract value as directed.
What you’ll bring to the team…
The ideal candidate will have:
1. A construction background with a minimum of 2 years experience within a site management role.
2. Knowledge and understanding of resource management related to project performance and commercial awareness.
3. Knowledge and understanding of the process and delivery to legislative and quality standards.
4. Excellent communication and people skills.
5. IT skills and proficiency in MS office packages (Word, Excel, Outlook).
6. Ideally, you will hold an in date SMSTS certificate, First Aid at work certificate and Asbestos Awareness certificate.
What we’ll give you…
At Connolly we champion people, and one of our top priorities is happy and engaged people who love what they do!
In this role you will receive an attractive rewards package which includes a salary of £40-£44k dependant upon experience, with a £4k car allowance, a generous holiday entitlement, plus other benefits including a free on-site gym, and a bespoke career development plan.
Ready to join Team Connolly?
If you meet the criteria and want to join our growing and exciting business, then please send your CV through to laura.holt@connollyltd.co.uk.
The closing date for applications is Friday 7th February 2025 but if you are interested in this role we would advise applying immediately to avoid disappointment.
We are an Equal Opportunities employer. No applicant will be excluded on the grounds of sex, gender reassignment, pregnancy, maternity, race, marital status, disability, age, religion, belief or sexual orientation.
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