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We have a role available for an experienced Contracts Manager with vast knowledge within the Joinery & Carpentry markets.
The Contracts Manager will be reporting directly to the Head of Projects & will provide executive-level leadership with full accountability for overseeing carpentry and joinery fit-out projects in central London and the Southeast.
About the Role:
• Coordinate between the MD / Contracts Management team and set out a team to manage the smooth flow of the project manufacturing process.
• Review project details and carry out brief for the setting out team (Project Kick Off)
• Reviewing/managing and overseeing the Project Drawings Schedule.
• Review and management of the Shop drawings preparation and submittal process as well as guide the setting out on joinery detailing.
• Managing the flow of information from sites/clients to setting out, like material submittal approvals, site surveys, installation planning & coordination.
• Lead and manage coordination with the production department and other areas of the company to ensure a smooth flow of jobs, delivery, and completion.
• Checking materials allowed details and obtaining clearance for variations.
• Review specifications of the project and obtain clearance for discrepancies between specs and estimated details.
• Overseeing identification of project material requirements.
• Ensure that material requisitions are placed in advance so that all materials arrive before production commences.
• Overseeing the sourcing of hardware accessories and optimizing where possible
• Overseeing the timely project drawings approval process.
• Providing guidance and managing the issuance to the factory of cutting lists and loading lines.
• Overseeing follow-up and follow-through of project-related procurement.
About the Candidate:
• Joinery manufacturing experience, as a Contracts manager capable of effectively managing projects from award of project and through the different stages of implementation to handover.
• Suitable experience and understanding of all aspects of the joinery fabrication process, from site survey to working with a setting out team on preparation of fabrication shop drawings and cutting lists, through to checking of material take-offs and ordering, etc.
• Sound knowledge of fabrication procedures and a wide understanding of joinery materials including timber, boards, veneers, laminates, and hardware are vital.
• Very strong technical and execution capabilities with the ability to solve