Contracts Manager

Eastleigh, Hampshire
Building Recruitment Company
Are you a Contracts Manager with experience of roofing projects?My client has an immediate opportunity for a Contracts Manager to join their South Coast based team on a permanent basis.The successful applicant will be responsible for the specification, procurement, management and delivery of externally led contracts under the Planned Works programmes.Responsibilities:

• Specify, produce and manage programmes of work for cyclical compliance requirements across the operational area, ensuring all works are executed in accordance with Financial and Procurement regulatory requirements.
• Ensure work packages to be tendered are comprehensive in terms of scope, specification and quality standards to deliver value for money.
• Instigate tendering or framework principles to procure suitable contractors in the delivery of works. Employ appropriate forms of contract where required.
• Ensure all works are procured and undertaken in accordance with CDM and all other Health & Safety requirements.
• Progress all works orders and contractor invoice payments to completion in a timely manner maintaining robust financial control.
• Monitor delivery of projects against agreed outputs and financial performance providing updates on monthly progress to the Delivery Team Manager.
• Carry out inspections to ensure all works are delivered in accordance with agreed specification and quality standards ensuring compliance with Health & Safety legislation.
• Undertake and document regular meetings with contractors, suppliers and consultants. Address any issues of performance implementing strategies for improvement where required.
• Ensure excellent standards of customer care are applied to each contract. Deal with all relevant customer queries or complaints in a sympathetic, pragmatic and prompt manner as per agreed policies and procedures.
• Engage with other areas of the business in a ‘one team’ approach, sharing knowledge and expertise in support of developing improvements and changes.

Requirements:

• Qualified to HNC level in a building related discipline and / or demonstrable experience of working in a similar role within a housing association or contractor.
• Knowledge of relevant statutory obligations related to the construction industry and housing sector e.g., CDM & Asbestos regulations.
• Experience of creating, procuring, and managing contracts for building works and related services.

To apply, please attach a copy of your CV