Contracts Manager

Abatec are currently recruiting for a construction professional with contract management experience, to report directly in to the Managing Director of our client, a South West based, specialist Sub Contractor. Our client specialises in the design, manufacturing and installation of high-quality architectural metalwork features, including: balconies, stairs, balustrade and structural steelwork. The successful candidate will join as a senior member of the contracts department and will have overall responsibility of managing allocated projects; with specific accountability to liaise between the company and its clients, to ensure contracts are fulfilled, in-line with the requirements relating to design, budget and programme.

As Contracts Manager you will:

• Attend initial pre-let meetings with clients to agree the contract specific details to ensure the company can achieve the requirements.
• Be the main point of contact for the client.
• Raise EWO’s to the estimating office as variations occur and work with estimators to quote variations.
• Liaise with the Finance Manager to monitor costs and producing monthly valuations.
• Update ASTA Powerproject planning on all current projects, making changes as they occur and advising other departments of changes that might affect production and resources.
• Be responsible for the forward planning of resources to ensure, sufficient direct and sub-contract labour is available to meet the contract dates.
• Visit sites regularly, to update the programme in line with changing site dates.
• Arrange site surveys in conjunction with design department.
• Write method statements risk assessments and lift plans.
• Review all site H&S reports at the weekly (Wed) contracts meeting and actioning as necessary.

Our client requires a Contracts Manager with:

• Contract Management experience in a similar sector i.e. metalwork/steel structure, cladding or building contractor.
• Good communication skills who will promote collaborative working with all departments.
• Experience with ASTA Powerproject.
• CSCS, SMSTS & First Aid (Advantageous).
• Ideally educated as a minimum to HNC/HND/Degree level (or equivalent).

Benefits:

• Salary £35,000 - £40,000 per annum DOE
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• 39.5-45 hours per week
• Contributory pension scheme

If you would like more information, or to apply for this vacancy, please contact Hayley Fisher. The reference for this vacancy is 128713.

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