Contracts Manager

Skilled Careers

A major new hire search for a national main contractor in their sector has begun due to the ongoing success of the business. After several years of sustained & sensible growth the need has come about to grow the operations team and add a new Contracts Manager to the team to manage 3 design & build schemes within the M25.

This is a great opportunity to work with a professional business focused on quality and not chasing turnover.

• Position: Contracts Manager
• Base location: Central London (projects within the M25)
• Contract type: Permanent
• Salary: £ neg (DOE) + package
• Skilled Careers contact: Mark Dixon (Maidstone branch)
• Vacancy reference: 83965

The company:

This main contractor delivers Design & Build contracts for a host of clients nationally and are primarily focused envelope refurbishments.

They’re known for quality delivery, strong client relationships and professional leadership which is driving the business in the right direction.

The role:

As a Contracts Manager within this business you will be responsible for managing a number of schemes through bid to post-contract and the teams within those schemes.

Tenders and pre-construction key responsibilities in brief:

• Producing tender and contract programmes.
• Management and driving PCSA activities.
• Advising on strategy and resource requirements.
• Attending interviews and presentations.
• Attending Design Team Meetings
• Early logistics planning.
• Attend all pre-starts
• Providing input into procurement.

Construction and post-contract key responsibilities in brief:

• Production of construction programmes on smaller schemes where a Site Manager is the lead.
• Attend key subcontractor reviews (high-value or high-risk packages).
• Staff appraisals.
• Production of reports.
• Chairing Project Review Meetings (client) and attending internal CVRs.
• Ensuring projects are compliant with Employers Requirements.
• Ensuring handover packages are complete and full (O&Ms, statutory certificates etc)
• Project expert through defect liability periods.

What are they looking for

• A construction professional that is either experienced in the role or a Project Manager that is ready for the next step and has covered the responsibilities listed.
• Proven track record in with a Main/Principal Contractor.
• Managed teams within schemes that have delivered projects up to £10 million.
• Sound knowledge of JCT contracts, PCSA agreements and a good understanding of BSR gateways.
• Working knowledge of Asta Power Projects or MS Project and can deliver lifecycle programmes (this is essential).
• Sound working knowledge of pre-construction activities.

What’s on offer

• A competitive starting salary + package.
• Working in a supportive, professional team environment.
• Working within a well resourced business that is focused on quality execution of projects.
• Working with a company that has a consistent pipeline of projects.

Interested in this opportunity

If you are ready for your next step as a Contracts Manager or are a Project Manager looking for that progression then we would really like to hear from you.