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Contracts Manager

A regional house builder seeks to appoint a Contracts Manager to join the construction team based in Lancashire.

The company specialise in new build quality homes in highly sought locations across the North West. Properties range from luxury detached homes in select environments, starter homes in up and coming regeneration areas, spacious family homes or chic city centre apartments.

Contracts Manager Role

Reporting to the Construction Director you will be responsible for managing multiple new build housing developments in a safe and cost effective way to maxmise profit. Duties to include:

" Build, develop and motivate the site construction team
" Monitor trainees/apprentices development
" Assist in staff appraisals
" Manage staff performance in line with company policies
" Ensure site set up is safe, timely and effective
" Participate in pre-start meetings and produce work programmes
" Liaise with consultant engineers to ensure all information is available to progress works
" Ensure consultant engineers provide all inspections and certification to comply with planning/building regulation requirements
" Manage and liaise with all specialised sub-contractors to ensure works are carried out on time and to acceptable standards
" Be responsible for Site Health and Safety
" Ensure completion dates are met and that developments are adequately resourced
" Ensure accurate processing of information between Regional Office and Site
" Monitor response time to customer Final Inspection lists and complaints
" Work closely with the commercial team to achieve or better the budgeted costs
" Monitor labour performance and costs and costs of Suppliers and Sub-contractors
" Adopt 'Right First Time' principle
" Control hired plant and the amount of material on site
" Ensure developments are presented to the best possible standard during construction and that all materials are stacked and protected
" Ensure show houses and Sales Area are in pristine condition

Skills and Experience

The successful Contracts Manager must have experience managing multiple housing developments predominantly in the Lancashire area. This position will also suit someone who has previously been a Contracts Manager and is looking to get back to this level. Skills required:

" Excellent communication skills
" Financial and commercial awareness
" Communicate effectively with all departments, external bodies and subcontractors
" Effectively manage time in order to meet deadlines
" Ability to negotiate and influence others
" Mentor and support others and the ability to manage a team
" Up to date relevant knowledge of Building and Health and Safety legislation
" Experience of Partnership arrangements and local government
" Good understanding of NHBC requirements

What's on offer?

The company offer an excellent remuneration package including a competitive basic salary, company car or car allowance, bonus scheme along with additional company benefits.

How to apply

If you are interested in the Contracts Manager opportunity and would like to have a confidential chat, please contact Deena at Bromak or apply via the link below.

Please note - in order to progress any applications further, Bromak will need to add your details to our computerised database. You can view our privacy policy here. Before we can send your CV forward to the role, you will need to confirm in writing that you consent. Your Recruitment Consultant will discuss this with you during your initial phone debrief.

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