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A market leading Regional Main Contractor in Birmingham that specialise in the housing sector, including new build, refurbishment and regeneration are looking to bring in an experienced Contracts Manager.
To have overall responsibility for multiple construction projects, reporting on a regular and routine basis to the Operations Manager/ Business Unit Director. Manage construction teams in delivering a consistent service to time, safety, quality and cost, ensuring clients expectations are met in full and contract performance targets realised.
Uphold and communicate the values and culture of the brand and position the company as the contractor of choice
Responsibilities
General Management
Ensure all works are carried out in accordance with the required standards and the Company’s policies and procedures
Support Operations Manager/ Business Unit Director in delivering Business Plan
Regularly visit sites at least once per week or as the site requirements dictate
Ensure production of accurate reports
Liaise with Aftercare Department throughout defects liability period to ROD certificate
Health & Safety
Reinforce the aims of SHEQ Department ensuring best practice is consistently adopted
Develop and the Construction Phase Health & Safety Plan and ensure that it is being maintained and complied with throughout the contract period
Assist H&S department compiling O&M manuals
Input into improving H&S management practices
Analyse trends and liaise directly with teams and line managers
Carry out safety audits to measure and monitor compliance
Ensure that health, safety and environmental standards are established, measured and maintained for all contracts in line with company policy and procedures, legislation and regulations
Delivery
Liaise with clients to ensure their interests are being fulfilled and build key relationships
Ensure that acceptable quality standards are established, measured and maintained for each contract in line with client and Company requirements
Oversee all operating processes to ensure that the most efficient and effective use is made of resources in line with budget costs
Provide support and advice to Site Managers and discuss future potential problems or issues that may arise
Direct the site team to ensure that they are appropriately motivated and trained to carry out their responsibilities to the required standards
Produce all necessary internal and external reports and ensure all operations are being carried out in line with standard company policy and procedures
Coordinate the full construction process, on-site and post construction activities throughout the contract to ensure the successful completion
Planning
Oversee the conversion and development of the tender programme to construction programme with the Planner and Site Manager
Continuously monitor progress and programmes throughout the contracts and report accordingly
Ensure that Consultants and supply chain appointments are made in a timely manner line with contract requirements and are continually monitored
Support the bid team by attending tender interviews, risk evaluation, build-ability, programme advice, site set-up plans, prelim requirements and adjudication meetings during the tender stage
Commercial Awareness
Have a good contractual awareness of the varying forms of construction contracts
Maintain and control financial aspects of a project and assist in the delivery of the Business Unit’s profit plan in line with the Company’s requirements
Consider tender prelim against actual requirements and evaluate and monitor the expenditure monthly with the site team
Continually carry out value engineering exercises and promote best practice within the company
The above list of job duties is not exclusive or exhaustive and the post holder will be required to undertake such tasks as may reasonably be expected within the scope of the role. Job descriptions should be reviewed regularly (PEP Talk) to ensure they are an accurate representation of the post
Requirements
Proven experience in contracts management working as the main contractor
Commercially astute with experience in managing multiple projects concurrently
Demonstrated ability to work within project timelines and meet them
Up to date relevant knowledge of legislation
Experience in relevant sector
Up to date relevant knowledge of Health and Safety legislation
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