Specialist Property Care and Preservation
Contracts Administration Manager – Yeovil
Location: Yeovil
Term: Permanent
Overview
Timberwise is a family run specialist construction business located throughout England, Scotland and Wales that has been trading for over 50 years and is a founding member of the PCA. The company aspires to improve people’s lives through a range of property preservation services from basement waterproofing to timber treatments.
Timberwise prides itself on the values of honesty, integrity, reliability and teamwork. The company offers a fantastic work environment and believes that people are what make the difference in the business.
Due to our growing business, we are looking for a Contracts Administration Manager to join our South-West Branch, in Yeovil, Somerset.
As a Contracts Administration Manager, your role will include:
* Ensure efficient allocation of field-based joiners and plasterers to client properties. Maintain effective planning and monitoring of work schedules to achieve targets and deadlines.
* Take the lead in the organisation and motivation of field-based joiners and plasterers.
* Ensure all team members always deliver excellent customer service.
* Responsible for accurate processing of customer orders, invoices and payments in accordance with company terms and conditions.
* Managing financial performance of construction jobs within the company ERP system, including tracking estimated vs. actual costs and labour costs, ordering materials and managing stock.
* Drive and improve the Health & Safety culture within the team. Compile job-specific Health & Safety and planning documentation and ensure process compliance with all team members.
* Management of field-based team members including appraisals, holiday and sickness monitoring, coaching and investigating disciplinary matters when required.
* Assist with the onboarding and training of new team members.
* Provide support to management and ensure timely reporting of sales figures, production figures and undertake month-end processing for the regional branch in support of the finance team.
Demonstrate and uphold the Company’s values of honesty, integrity, reliability, and teamwork, embedding these values in all interactions with colleagues, customers, visitors, and others.
As a Contracts Administration Manager, you will be / have:
* Previous preservation or construction experience and be able to demonstrate knowledge of our business.
* Excellent planning, time management and organisational skills.
* Display experience with construction management, invoicing and purchasing systems.
* Ability to prioritise a varied and demanding workload.
* Understanding of labour utilisation and financial measures, such as gross margins.
* Excellent numeracy and literacy skills.
* Understand Health and Safety laws in relation to construction.
* Highly proficient in the use of MS Office, Outlook.
The Ideal Personal Qualities:
We are looking for people to join our team who are proactive, customer focused and approachable, with a can-do attitude. Values and behaviours are just as important as skills and experience. We look for people who:
* Are honest and trustworthy.
* Are driven to consistently exceed expectations.
* Take ownership of tasks and see things through.
* Meet deadlines and are result driven.
* Respect and value others.
* Go the extra mile.
Timberwise will offer you:
* Monthly bonus.
* Company pension (Royal London).
* Loyalty awards.
Apply for this role
To apply for this role, please submit your application below. Alternatively, send your CV to jobs@timberwise.co.uk or call 0800 288 8660.
Tel: 0800 288 8660
Email: hq@timberwise.co.uk
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