Contracts Manager

Cobham Consulting

Location: Flamstead
Salary: £40,000 – £50,000 dependent on experience + bonus (est. 8%).

My client is looking for an experienced Contracts Manager to join their growing business based in Flamstead. The role will involve regular site visits in and around London, so a full driving license is required.

The Contracts Manager will manage multiple projects from initiation to completion, ensuring projects are delivered on schedule, within budget and to the highest standards.

Key Responsibilities – Contracts Manager

• Daily site management for multiple projects from start to finish, ensuring seamless execution and timely completion, once trained.
• Arrange and coordinate labour with clients and fitters, managing project schedules and ensuring labour availability.
• Monitor and manage material schedules and deliveries, ensuring all materials arrive on-site to meet project timelines and specifications.
• Accurately price and measure for tender projects, coordinating with the estimating team as necessary.
• Continuously monitor project costs, making adjustments as needed to stay within budget.
• Conducting site and drawing measurements.
• Update project documentation promptly upon completion of work to ensure accurate record-keeping.
• Maintain organised and up-to-date records of project details, including scope changes, site instructions and completion reports.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, attending regular meetings to discuss project progress, timelines and any issues.
• Liaise with clients to ensure project schedules are met, addressing any challenges that arise during project execution.
• Review project contracts to understand required works, identifying where site instructions or changes may be necessary.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant building codes, safety regulations and company quality standards.
• Assist with customer care cases post-project ensuring a positive client experience.
• Review and manage project snags, coordinating with fitters to ensure timely rectification of any outstanding issues.
• 3+ years in a Contracts Manager role, preferably within the flooring or construction industry.
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting contracts, project specifications and tender documents.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• Ability to conduct measurements and estimate materials accurately.
• Exceptional organisational skills with an ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with experience in client-facing roles.
• Strong problem-solving ability, particularly in managing onsite issues and client concerns.
• Ability to work collaboratively with clients, fitters and internal teams to achieve project goals.

Requirements:

• 3+ years in a Contracts Manager role, preferably within the flooring or construction industry.
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting contracts, project specifications and tender documents.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• Ability to conduct measurements and estimate materials accurately.
• Exceptional organisational skills with an ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with experience in client-facing roles.
• Strong problem-solving ability, particularly in managing onsite issues and client concerns.
• Ability to work collaboratively with clients, fitters and internal teams to achieve project goals.
• Location: Flamstead
• Sector: Office
• Salary: £40,000 – £50,000 dependent on experience + bonus (est. 8%).