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Contracts Manager - Andover, Blandford Forum
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Client:
R W Armstrong
Location:
Blandford Forum, United Kingdom
Job Category:
Other
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EU work permit required:
Yes
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Job Reference:
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Job Views:
11
Posted:
26.04.2025
Expiry Date:
10.06.2025
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Job Description:
Contracts Manager - Andover
This role requires having a Right to Work in the UK, RW Armstrong is unable to provide UK Visa Sponsorship.
RW Armstrong is a family business with over 65 years’ experience working on some of the finest properties in the South of England. You will be joining a highly experienced and close-knit team to complete large scale projects of high value and complexity, from contemporary new builds to period refurbishments. No two of our projects are the same and you will be given the opportunity for continual challenge and growth. With our company expanding, there is plenty of scope for career growth.
JOB PURPOSE
To assist Pre-Construction throughout the bid stage and, after handover, provide leadership and direction to multiple project teams. To be responsible for the successful completion of projects so that they are delivered within the contractual timescales and meet or exceed the anticipated profit margins. To work collaboratively with the General Manager and other key personnel to champion best practice and ensure that projects are delivered to the high standards expected. To work in the best interests of the Division and those of R W Armstrong & Sons Ltd, Directors, Stakeholders and subsidiary companies.
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
PROJECT MANAGEMENT
* To direct and coordinate all project activities, including overall responsibility for the performance of the assigned projects
* To manage multiple projects concurrently
* To set, review and implement project strategy
* To drive project strategy and progress by making necessary interventions
* Programming, using Project Commander software, to manage, review and update the following on an ongoing basis;Long and short term construction programmesReporting, including base liningDelay analysis, including identification of cause and effect
* To provide contractual and internal reporting
* To create and manage documents eg IRS, CDP tracker
* To manage change
* To prepare a site logistics and project execution plan, including review and implementation
* To deliver design coordination and management where CDP is a requirement, such as subcontractor design, directly appointed design consultants, temporary works
* Pre construction activitiesProgramming, methodologies, logistics, scaffold schedules, etcInterviews and presentations
* To lead the pre start and post completion process
* To manage defects and post completion works
* To provide input to the Subcontract database
* To set and maintain quality and service standards
PEOPLE MANAGEMENT
* To lead and manage team members to help them fulfil their roles, responsibilities and expectations
* To carry out appraisals, set objectives and provide mentoring or coaching to the team
* To be involved in team recruitment
* To manage the expectations of clients and the relationship with professional teams
* To manage the performance of subcontractors and trade operatives
* To manage any contact with the general public as a result of project work
* Meetings – running and chairing internal and external team meetings
* To set and maintain a culture of quality and high standards on sites
* To engage in external business development to build relationships that help to proactively promote our services
* Proactively work with Divisional Managers and Group support teams
COMMERCIAL MANAGEMENT
* To understand the principals of commercial management
* To understand JCT contracts;To manage projects in accordance with the contractualterms and conditionsTo manage notifications, claims and disputes
* To work proactively with your commercial team members and oversee the following:
* The procurement processes and account management ofTrade / subcontract packagesDirect labourPreliminariesGoods, materials and plant
* The discharge of provisional sum and PC allowances
* Accurate and timely reporting
* The management of change
* Interim applications and final accounts
SHE (Safety, Health and Environment)
* To proactively manage all aspects of SHE on site as a primary responsibility
* To keep up to date with all legal obligations and good practice
* Accident, RIDDOR and near miss reporting
* To undertake regular, SHE audits of each project
* To set and maintain an effective SHE culture and ensure compliance with regulations
* To manage project CEMP and CPP in accordance with CDM regulations
* To liaise with external consultants and advisors
ADMINISTRATION
* To demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of compliance matters and to follow both internal and external compliance processes
* To use the agreed Company processes, procedures and systems
* To run effective meetings including chairing, taking minutes and implementing actions
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, EXPERIENCE & BEHAVIOUR
Experience
* The management of projects with a value of between £2M and £6M
* The management of multiple projects running simultaneously
* Understanding and managing complex project information
* Managing projects whose complexity require multiple processes and programme revisions
Technical and construction knowledge
* Contemporary construction methods and detailing
* Traditional construction methods and detailing
* Conservation and listed buildings
* Basements and RC substructures
Competency in the use of IT software packages including as a minimum
* Use of document filing systems
* PDF editing
WORKING HOURS
* 41 hours per week
* 08:00 to 17:30 Monday to Thursday and 08:00 to 16:00 on Fridays, with a one-hour unpaid break each day.
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