Contracts Manager
Design & Build / Interior Fit Out / Refurbishment
Office, Commercial, Hotel & Leisure schemes
Up to £70,000 DOE + Mileage Allowance, Bonus & Package
Hyvrid Working opportunity - remote working plus site visits when required
We have a new and exciting opportunity for a Contracts Manager with a successful principal interior fit out / refurbishment contractor operating across the United Kingdon from a number of offices. This privately-owned Company have been in business for over 25 years and as such have built a solid reputation for delivering interior fit out & refurbishment projects of a very high standard. Current turnover stands at approximately £25m with projects ranging from £250k - £5m+. Their reputation has allowed them to venture into several different sectors including leisure, commercial and office fit out to name a few. The firm are now at a stage where their project workload is predominantly negotiated with clients that they have built relationships with.
The Contracts Manager Role
The role has opened after being awarded a number of new contracts for D&B interior fit out of bespoke offices, hotel and commercial schemes across the United Kingdom. Projects can be located anywhere across the United Kingdom.
The successful applicant will be expected to manage their own diary and workload, working from home, office or site when required. A dynamic, organised and driven individual is required.
As the Contracts Manager the successful candidate will have overall responsibility for the delivery of multiple projects and will be accountable for all aspects of the scheme including client liaison. Our client is looking for an individual capable of driving a programme and managing a team of direct and indirect employees from a leadership front. Typical responsibilities will include:
Be able to survey a project and put together a scope of the works
Be able to produce estimates & cost plans
Attend project tender interviews
Cost & Budget management
Produce tender documentation such as tender programmes and method statements
Review and comment on Contract documentation
Produce project protocol documentation
Arrange and chair internal project kick off meetings ensuring all aspects of the business are briefed on the details of the project
Production of Construction Phase Plan
Arrange and chair subcontractor and client meetings
Record meeting minutes
Briefing of CAD and production teams to ensure drawings are produced to specification and budget
Review and approval of all drawings to ensure accuracy before issuing to client team
Manage the project commercials on a daily basis
Assessment of sub contractor packages and negotiating, ensuring best possible commercial and programme packages are achieved
Development of project programme from tender programme to fully functioning project programme
Compile and issue Sub-Contract order documents
Set up and manage the project cost / value reporting document (CVR)
Identify and maximise cost changes throughout the contract
Extension of Time (EOT) claims
Value subcontractor applications and produce / issue payment certificates
Produce / issue project valuations
Agree variation costs with both clients and subcontractors
Agree final accounts with both clients and subcontractors
Ability to lead a project team throughout the course of the contract
Sourcing of a Site Management team for relevant projects
Sourcing of a site team for relevant projects
Regular site visits to assess progress and liaise closely with site team
Production of O&M manuals
The Candidate
The successful candidate will require the following:
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, integrity, respect for confidentiality, sound judgment, and decision-making skills
Experience of pricing and delivering their own projects in an autonomous role
Be efficient, detail and quality minded, hardworking, flexible and responsible with a positive working attitude and a willingness to support colleagues
Ability to work to deadlines
Relevant training and qualifications
A full UK driving licence
Knowledge and experience of using the following software - Windows MS Office / Fully proficient with Excel, Word & Microsoft Project Programme
CSCS Card
Benefits
You will have the opportunity to earn up to £70,000 basic salary per year DOE with pay-reviews occurring on a 12-month basis. The package also includes a mileage allowance, expenses, bonus, private healthcare and an invitation into the company pension scheme.
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