Job Description
To manage and oversee projects from pre-construction through to project completion, ensuring all site management and installation is delivered safely, on time, and within budget to the required quality standard.
The Contracts Manager will coordinate with clients, sub-contractors, and the internal design team to ensure contractual obligations are met.
About The Role
* Lead multiple contracts simultaneously, from mobilisation to final handover across Ireland and the UK
* Interpret and manage contract terms, ensuring compliance and risk mitigation
* Liaise with clients, suppliers, and consultants to ensure expectations are met
* Provide operational input to the work-winning team on tenders
* Develop the strategy of project execution to meet the project targets
* Ensure the quality management plan is adhered to
* Correspond with and communicate with the client and their representatives
* Maintain good industrial relations on every project
* Prepare regular project update reports for review by the Head of Contracts
* Develop detailed project and installation schedules with clear milestones
* Coordinate labour, materials, and equipment to meet project requirements
* Issue, monitor, and update the Request for Information schedule
* Plan and monitor the progress of the works
* Prepare client progress reports
* Conduct weekly internal progress meetings
* Ensure the procurement schedule aligns with the programme
* Manage the design review process
* Liaise with principal contracts and maintain systems for managing site staff and welfare facilities
* Assign responsibilities for tools and tasks necessary for work completion
* Ensure all installation complies with Health & Safety legislation and company policies
* Promote a safety-first culture across all sites
* Maintain confidentiality of all information
* Provide leadership, support, and direction to the site-based team
* Ensure clear communication across all stakeholders
* Any other duties as requested by the manager or management team
Skills Needed
* Experience in manufacturing
About The Company
Founded by Brian McCloskey in 1987, Woodland is a leading manufacturer of kitchen, bedroom, and bathroom furniture. We partner with major UK retailers and handle large-scale residential, student accommodation, and hotel projects from design to installation, managing each project meticulously to align with contractor schedules. We have over 30 years of experience, a 141,000 sq ft manufacturing facility, and are recognized as a leading supplier of both flat-packed and rigid furniture. We oversee every step from design to installation.
Company Culture
Our passion for craft drives us to produce superior quality furniture. We focus on creative design, workmanship, and continuous improvement. As a family-run business, we uphold strong family values, nurturing our employees' skills and rewarding their hard work. Many employees have advanced through our personal development plans.
Desired Criteria
* Experience in manufacturing
Required Criteria
* Level 6 Qualification in a relevant discipline, or 3 years of Contracts Management experience, or experience as a Senior Project Manager in construction or installation
* Knowledge of contracts management and site practices
* Familiarity with Health & Safety legislation
* Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications
* Excellent leadership, negotiation, and organizational skills
Closing Date
Saturday, 10th May 2025
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