Job Title: Contracts Manager Location: Stockport Salary: GBP44,000 : GBP50,000 per annum Job Type: Full Time, Permanent Are You A skilled building repair and maintenance manager wanting to make a real difference to the lives of people looking to upskill in the construction industry? A natural problem:solver, with the confidence and experience to oversee multiple teams across different projects and ensure best working practices? About B4Box B4Box are an award:winning social value construction employer and training company; delivering construction projects whilst training and employing local people. We offer people opportunities to develop within the construction industry, many of whom have faced disadvantage in their lives, which helps to address the sectors skills shortages. About The Role The Contracts Manager has overall responsibility for the co:ordination, management, and delivery of assigned projects, ensuring they are completed profitably, safely, on time, and to a high standard whilst promoting strong client relationships. As a newly created role, the ideal candidate will be able to make their mark by developing new ways of working to increase efficiency, safety and productivity. They will confidently lead to ensure the efficiency of the proactive and reactive maintenance of our clients properties, ensuring they meet the required housing/quality standards, whilst ensuring customer satisfaction, business performance and financial strength. The Contracts Manager will work across a variety of projects, including: Voids / Whole house Refurbs Kitchen and Bathroom Replacement Fire Stop and Fire Protection Works Painting and Decorating Retrofit Groundworks Main Duties Pre:contract: Gain a complete understanding of client requirements, and maintain cognisance of these during the construction process Develop construction programmes/ work methodologies and communicate to site teams Prepare appropriate Health and Safety systems of work, including Risk Assessments and Method Statements Procure appropriate, best:value resources Sourcing, selecting, coordinating and liaising with specialist subcontractors Full pricing of jobs (inclusive of labour, transport, materials and subcontractors) Lead and deliver pre:site meetings On:site: Ensure jobs are completed on time and within budget Maintain effective relationships with stakeholders Monitor quality and snagging during the construction process Produce and analyse progress reports, updated costs and forecasts to the Director and or/ stakeholders Ensure health and safety compliance across multiple workstreams By example, set the highest possible standards of leadership in promotion of HSE best practice Ensure that works are carried out in a manner which minimises community disruption Lead on meetings with stakeholders and report on progress to date Mentor and support team members with their development Post:contract: Collate all post:contract information in readiness for handover Attend handover meetings and confidently report on project outcomes to stakeholders Review and report on project successes and challenges to improve practice Review and analyse the cost:effectiveness of projects to improve financial strength and learn lessons General Provide leadership and guidance for managers and supervisors Fulfil the role of mentor Take an active role in the recruitment and selection process Manage individual performances, which will include participation in formal disciplinary matters Produce and present monthly progress reports and cash flow predictions Undertake all relevant training and development activities as required Ensure the Company values are maintained at all times Essential About you: Experience of managing building repair and maintenance programmes (5 years minimum) Good