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 co-ordinate 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
· Developing the strategy of project execution to meet the project targets
· Ensure the quality management plan is adhered to
· Correspondence and communicate with the client and their representatives
· Maintenance of 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
· Co-ordinate labour, materials, and equipment to meet project requirements
· Issuing, monitoring and updating the Request of Information schedule
· Planning and monitoring the progress of the works
· Preparation of any client progress reports
· Weekly internal progress meetings
· Ensure the procurement schedule is updated in line with the programme
· Manage the design review process
· Liaising with the principal contracts and maintaining systems for managing site staff and welfare facilities
· Assigning responsibility for the tools and tasks necessary for the completion of the work.
· Ensure all installation is carried out in compliance with Health & Safety legislation and company policies
· Promote a safety-first culture across all sites
· Maintain confidentiality of all information at all times
· Provide leadership, support, and direction to the site-based team
· Ensure clear communications across all stakeholders both internal and external
Any other duties as requested by the manager or any member of the management team
Skills Needed
About The Company
Founded by Brian McCloskey in 1987, Woodland has established itself as one of the leading manufacturers of kitchen, bedroom and bathroom furniture. Over the years, we have partnered with some of the UK's largest retailers to manufacture design-led bathroom furniture to appeal to their customer base. Our contracts division also design and manufacture kitchen, bedroom and bathroom furniture for large-scale residential, student accommodation and hotel projects. From design through to installation, we meticulously manage our projects to seamlessly work in tandem with our contractors schedule. - We have over 30 years experience in the kitchen, bedroom and bathroom industry.- 141,000 sq ft manufacturing facility- Considered one of the leading suppliers of both flat packed and rigid kitchen, bedroom and bathroom furniture- We look after every step of the journey, from design, manufacture to installation
Company Culture
Excitement and passion for our craft drives us to manufacture superior quality furniture.Creative design, workmanship and quality are the key ingredients to our philosophy at Woodland. We're always refining and improving our company, whether its new production techniques, design ideas - we never rest on our laurels.We’re not complacent or stagnant. We’re a progressive business, consistently striving to excel on performance year after year with the support of our people.As a family-run company, we have strong family values and care about the people we work with.Our values are about nurturing our employee’s unique skill sets and rewarding them for their hard work. Many of our employees have progressed through our personal development plan to advance their careers at Woodland.
Desired Criteria
* •Experience in Manufacturing
Required Criteria
* •Level 6 Qualification in a relevant discipline or 3 years Contracts Management Experience or 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, organisational skills
Closing DateSaturday 10th May, 2025