K&C Construction Ltd
Permanent
42.75 hours per week
Monday - Friday
Competitive Salary: £60k - £65k
Closing Date: 18/10/2024
Benefits:
- Car Allowance
- Minimum 24 days holiday a year, with additional days accrued based on length of service
- Life Cover
- Pension Contribution
- Private Healthcare
About Us:
We are a forward-thinking construction company seeking an experienced and dynamic Contracts Manager to drive our business forward. You’ll be joining our senior team, working closely with our Technical Director and Commercial Manager to oversee a variety of exciting and ongoing projects. If you are ready to take your career to the next level and make a tangible impact on high-profile construction projects, this role is for you.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement mitigation strategies to bring off-track projects back in line.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with the supply chain, introducing new trades and fostering collaboration.
- Provide strong leadership, balancing assertiveness with a personable, approachable character.
- Apply exceptional technical knowledge to ensure projects are built in the most economical and efficient manner.
- Identify opportunities for value engineering and project amendments to improve efficiency.
- Ensure all project sites are maintained to the company’s standards, with a keen eye on presentation and cleanliness.
- Develop and manage target programmes, including short-term lookahead schedules.
- Collaborate closely with the commercial team to ensure procurement schedules are robust and aligned with project timelines.
- Lead regular supply chain meetings, addressing issues proactively before they escalate.
- Prepare monthly management reports and attend senior management meetings.
- Efficiently manage labour, plant, and material resources, minimising waste and maximising productivity.
- Ensure all site staff are properly qualified and receive ongoing training in collaboration with the Health & Safety Manager and HR Manager.
- Maintain compliance with the company’s Quality Management System (QUENSH) and be the key contact for Health & Safety.
- Oversee snagging and defect close-out processes, ensuring costs are allocated appropriately to the responsible parties.
Key Requirements:
- Minimum of 5 years of proven experience as a Contracts Manager in the construction or property development industry.
- Relevant industry qualifications.
- Strong people management, leadership, and relationship-building skills.
- Excellent communication, organisational, and problem-solving abilities.
- CSCS card and full first aid certificate (preferred).
- IT literate with strong administrative skills.
- Full UK driving licence.
What We Offer:
- A dynamic and supportive working environment with opportunities for professional growth.
- Competitive salary package reflective of your skills and experience.
- The opportunity to work on diverse and impactful construction projects across Wales and North-West England.