The Company
Our client is a well-established, family-owned commercial construction firm with extensive experience in delivering top-tier projects across the UK. They specialise in a variety of sectors, including shopfitting, groundworks, and commercial decorating and are committed to excellence in every project they undertake. Their strong reputation is built on their dedication to quality, client satisfaction, and their ability to bring diverse projects to life with expert construction services.
The Project
As an experienced Contracts Manager, you will be based in the office in Solihull for two consecutive days per week and will be required to travel nationwide for the remaining three days per week. You will play a key role contract managing on various projects across multiple sectors including retail, shopfitting, groundworks and commercial decorating. Your responsibilities will encompass managing every facet of contract execution, ensuring that each project is delivered to the highest quality standards, stays within budget, and fully complies with all regulatory requirements.
Requirements
For this role it is essential that you carry the following professional qualifications as a minimum:
1. CSCS Card
2. Full UK driving license
It is also essential that you hold the experience below:
1. Experience in groundworks (not essential but desirable)
2. Strong expertise in contract managing, holding at least 3 years' experience
3. Previous experience working on projects within the retail, shopfitting, groundworks and commercial decorating sector in a Contracts Manager or comparable position
4. Extensive background within the industry with at least 5 years of experience working for a leading commercial construction company
Additional skills:
1. IT Skills
2. Solid analytical skills
3. Ability to travel is essential
4. Quality & Risk management
5. Impressive leadership abilities
6. Superb negotiation capabilities
7. Expertise in budget management
8. Ability to lead and motivate a team
9. In depth understanding of contract terms and conditions
10. Capacity to effectively negotiate contract terms and conditions
11. A solid understanding of contract law and relevant regulations
12. Excellent time management skills, ability to prioritise tasks efficiently
13. Strong written and verbal communication skills with an eye for detail
14. A solid understanding of construction materials, methods, and techniques
The Role
Job Title: Contracts Manager
Job Type: Permanent
Project: Various retail, shopfitting, groundworks and commercial decorating projects
Location: Solihull / Nationwide
Duties
1. Prepare, review, negotiate, and implement contracts
2. Supervise and coordinate with labor supply agencies
3. Conduct and manage on-site health and safety audits
4. Ensure compliance with relevant regulations and guidelines
5. Work in close partnership with the operations and the fit-out team
6. Monitor project budgets effectively, adhering to project expenditures
7. Negotiate terms with clients, suppliers, vendors, and subcontractors
8. Ensure adherence to relevant laws, regulations, and company policies
9. Assisting in the expansion of the fit-out division and the development of teams
10. Coordinate and communicate with clients, Project Managers and Site Supervisors
11. Handle contract-related issue resolution for both internal and external stakeholders
12. Assess contract-related risks and develop strategies to address and minimize them
13. Communicate contractual changes to all stakeholders, administration and/or management
14. Procure construction materials and equipment, whilst overseeing suppliers and subcontractors
15. Oversee contract changes and evaluate their effects on the project's scope, timeline, and budget
16. Build and sustain strong, positive relationships with clients, promptly addressing any concerns that arise
17. Maintain compliance with health and safety regulations, encompassing both equipment and procedures
18. Ensure that all contract deliverables meet the required quality standards and specifications through effective oversight
19. Monitor contract expenditures, track budget performance, and ensure projects remain within budgetary constraints
20. Oversee all aspects of contracts, encompassing the review, negotiation, and finalisation of contract terms and conditions
21. Maintain accurate records of contracts, correspondence, and related documents, and provide regular updates to management on contract performance and compliance
22. Track contractor performance to ensure compliance with contract terms and conditions, and take corrective action as needed to address any shortcomings
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