About the Company:

My client delivers all types of roofing & cladding systems including; industrial cladding, flat roofing, rainscreen cladding, refurbishments and repairs. Their roofing and cladding projects include warehouses, retail outlets, offices, manufacturing industry, schools, universities, hospitals and public buildings. 

Since their formation, they have established a reputation for quality and professionalism based on in-depth technical knowledge and expert and timely project delivery. Whether working directly for clients or with Principal Contractors, their collaborative approach helps them overcome any project challenges and ensure the best possible solution is delivered. They thrive on new challenges and creating cost-effective solutions.

About the Role:

The Contracts Manager is responsible for the delivery of multiple projects on time, within the budget and to high standards. They will work in close collaboration with the Managing Director, Estimator, QS and Buyer to manage projects from award through to completion. The Contracts Manager will ensure that, from concept to completion, the pre-development and construction process is managed effectively, efficiently and safely.  

Responsibilities: 

Pre-construction: 

• Attend Estimating Handovers 
• Pre-planning of projects to ensure adequate resourcing
• Client liaison
• Appoint designers, review and approve drawings
• Produce RFI schedules;
• Agree prices with subcontract labour 
• Produce construction methodologies and tender programmes
• Profit plan review with the QS
• Complete material and plant requisitions for purchasing 
• Ensure material orders are placed in a timely manner to allow construction programme to be achieved
• Complete RAMS and submit to the client 

Construction: 

• Coordinate and manage site labour
• Quality control 
• Client liaison 
• Ensure Health, Safety and Environmental excellence
• Produce and track construction programmes
• Produce and submit information required schedules
• Coordinate and manage subcontractors 
• Work closely with the HBMS QS to manage costs and change control 
• Review labour, plant and material forecasts with the QS
• Ensure snagging and defects are closed out in a timely manner

General: 

• Ensure company policy and procedures are adhered to
• Support the Directors in the implementation of the Company’s SHEQ policies
• Understand the provisions of all applicable legislation and other stakeholder requirements for SHEQ relevant to the Company’s operations
• Attend weekly team meeting
• Actively engage with management processes
• Maintain strong relationships with Clients
• Undertake additional responsibilities as required
• Protect the Company Position and uphold the Company Values

About the candidate:

• Relevant experience of roofing & cladding contracts/project management/site management
• Knowledge and understanding of relevant regulations
• Experience in a customer facing role, with an ability to build client relationships
• Knowledge and understanding of Health and Safety and Environmental safety requirements
• Computer literate with good knowledge of the Microsoft Office packages;
• Site Managers Safety Training Scheme (SMSTS) preferable 
• Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) 
• Asbestos Awareness preferable 
• IPAF preferable
• Full clean Driving licence;
• NVQ level 6 or equivalent in construction or a related discipline – preferable but not essential

Key personal characteristics

• Presents themselves and the business in a professional manner, going above and beyond for the business and customer
• Establishes respectful working relationships with all stakeholders
• Communicate effectively with individuals at all levels both internally and externally
• Team player – actively helping and engaging in team working
• Takes full ownership for making things happen and is commercially aware
• Shares ‘best practice’ and engages with all Company processes and procedures
• Ability to work independently, using your own initiative and problem-solving skills
• Organisation, planning and delegation with the ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines
• Always willing to continuously improve and adapt to changing situations with resilience
• Recognise conflicts, directing the teams’ energy towards a common goal acknowledging the opinions and feelings of all.