Contracts Manager - Construction

Full Job Description

A multi-disciplined main contractor based in Surrey with £100m annual turnover are looking for an experienced an accomplished contracts manager to run two/three of their projects. These projects range from £1-12m and cover education, healthcare and heritage. The ideal candidate will have new build main contracting experience within at least one of these areas.

Responsibilities:

• Plan projects and ensure they are programmed to a level of detail necessary for the site team to deliver the scheme without delays
• Manage multiple construction projects from start to finish
• Good understanding design interrogation
• Tendering experience
• Ensure procurement and reconciliation of materials is carried out in accordance with Company procedures to best value and to prevent delays
• Ensure site team compliance with Company commercial policies and procedures  Attend tender handover meetings and deliver pre-start meetings to the site team
• Ensure a commercial plan and end of life forecast is in place and monitored monthly for the successful commercial delivery of the project
• Produce and analyse progress reports, updated costs and forecasts
• Ensure correct commercial engagement of subcontractors Implement the risk management process, review risk register and check risk controls
• Review the CVRs monthly with the project teams, implementing necessary actions
• Complete and distribute the Contract Initiation/Completion form for each project
• Ensure weekly review of progress, budget resources and forward planning are carried out, and look ahead programmes are in place
• Chair and attend internal and external meetings and ensure the production of accurate records of any discussions and actions
• Ensure timely management of both temporary and permanent design to meet the requirements of each project

Candidate Profile :

• Degree-qualified or high level NVQ in construction related discipline 
• Previous experience working for UK-based main contractors within education, healthcare, residential and/or heritage
• Previous experience managing multiple projects simultaneously 
• Able to manage a team of Project Management, Site Management and Commercial Staff to achieve excellent in project delivery.