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Raising the standards for sports facility projects
We are the recognised trade association for the sports and play construction industry in the UK. All of our members go through a strict checking process:
Over three decades S&C Slatter has built a market-leading position, and enviable reputation, for the design, construction, and maintenance of first-class sports facilities. Our clients range from grassroots clubs to world-famous institutions and global icons of sport including Eton College, Cambridge University, Coventry Rugby Football Club, Marylebone Cricket Club, and Everton Football Club.
Demand for our services is high, and our order book is almost full for 2025. With projects still being awarded, we’re seeking an experienced Contracts Manager to join our construction team.
Reporting to the Contracts Director, the primary role of the Contracts Manager is to control, organise, and coordinate multiple sites under their control.
Self-motivated and able to work under their own initiative, the successful applicant will be directly responsible for the running of sites, delegating to Site Managers and Contract Supervisors to manage the workload.
Further responsibilities include issuing Valuations to clients, agreeing incoming Valuations from contractors, and preparing monthly cost sheets and cost forecasts for the Operations Director.
If you’re a proactive problem solver who shares our energy, professionalism, and desire to deliver the best service to clients, please get in touch!
Role Overview
As Contract Manager you will play a crucial role in organising site activities, your responsibilities will include but will not be limited to:
1. Attend and actively participate in Kick-Off meetings as well as Project pre-start meetings.
2. Provide a detailed overview of the work as defined by the GMP. Highlight areas of operation, scope of works and identify any areas of concern, (access etc).
3. Ensure labour is properly allocated for each Project and allocate additional resources if required.
4. Attend post-award site visits with the design team and assist the estimators when required by attending initial site visits.
5. Working with the Contract Director/Operations Director on upcoming projects to coordinate start dates.
6. Approving and coordinating Holidays/training for Site Managers/Contract Supervisors and ensure adequate cover is available during their absence.
7. Keeping the contract Schedule up to date.
8. Working with the tarmac manager to ensure the Tarmac Calendar is up to date and resources have been appropriately allocated.
9. Resolving site issues with an effective and cost-efficient approach.
10. Working with the procurement team to ensure site materials and contractors are ordered and dates have been agreed.
11. Reviewing Contractor’s Purchase orders to ensure all areas of work have been covered.
12. Attending monthly project meetings and chairing if needed.
13. Organising and attending all handover meetings.
14. A proactive approach to sourcing additional site managers/labourers to cover current and future workload.
Qualifications and Skills:
1. Fully competent in IT, particularly in the use of Excel and Word.
2. Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written are essential.
3. Commercially aware, with the ability to track and report costs.
4. SMSTS is an advantage but not essential.
5. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
6. Willing to travel to multiple site locations.
7. Knowledge of civils + sports pitch builds a plus.
Working Hours:
This is a self-employed position working 40 hrs per week, transport and accommodation if required are provided.
In the first instance please send your CV and Cover Letter in PDF or Microsoft Word formats to jturnbull@sandcslatter.com. We look forward to receiving your application.
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