Contracts Manager required in East London / Essex GVR Solutions are currently representing a well-established main contractor, based in Essex, who are currently in the market for an experienced Contracts Manager to join their team. As a business they mainly work within the Housing Association sector providing planned and reactive maintenance services. The Contracts Managers main duties will include: To be responsible for the implementation of the Health and Safety policy of the Company To take full ownership for the project, and the projects expectations To keep accurate records and effectively communicate all relevant information To take advantage of opportunities to develop oneself & others To comply in all regards with the company’s objectives & process’ in relation to quality assurance procedures and systems To liaise with the Customers to ensure that projects run as smoothly as possible. To delegate and communicate efficiently and effectively To operate in a confidential and professional manner To work in a pro-active manner and adopt a solution management approach To take advantage of opportunities to develop oneself To manage one’s own time to achieve objectives To induct all new employees to ensure that their abilities reflect the standards Establish effective working relationships between other Contracts Managers, Supervisors, Subcontractors and Operatives To be responsible for identifying the training and development needs of your Contracts Manager skills and qualifications: Experience working on planned and reactive maintenance projects Experience working on framework contracts Experience working on refurbishment contracts IT literacy including Word, Excel & Email (Good level) Minimum HNC or HND qualification or NVQ Level 6 minimum Verbal & Written communication skills Excellent Health & Safety Skills Good Numeracy Analytical & problem-Solving Skills Effective Meetings Negotiation Skills Objective setting Recruitment and Selection Appraisal Skills CSCS Black Card Holder First Aid qualifications are ideal A degree/HNC in a related subject would be advantageous 5-day CITB Health & Safety Qualification If you are interested in the above Contracts Manager position, then please get in touch.