Contracts Manager

Contracts Manager Up to £85,000 plus excellent package
Interiors sub Contractor
Essex

Our client is a leading Interior fit-out specialist in Essex offering the complete design, supply and installation of passive fire protection systems in commercial properties and they are looking to strengthen their Operations team with a high calibre Contracts Manager to be based in Central London.

With an extensive portfolio of commercial offices with typical contracts varying from £100k through to £1m they seek this key member of the management team. As a Contracts Manager you will have excellent communication and management skills to co-ordinate input from each department, to maximise the efficiency and add value to the project. You will be fully conversant with the cost and be able to plan activities safely, having direct responsibility for all activities carried out on site and must be able to implement the business management system procedures and provide a professional approach to all aspects of the projects.

Your duties will include:

1. Taking full operational responsibility for running all aspects of a major fire protection projects from award through to final handover to the client.
2. Overseeing the design, procurement and fit-out phases.
3. Being fully conversant with contract documents including correspondence.
4. Understanding and interpreting drawings.
5. Researching, establishing and developing method statements and programmes.
6. Reporting, record keeping and project reviews.

Required Attributes and Experience:

1. 10 years experience working on construction sites with at least 5 years as a Manager.
2. Proven experience of running bespoke interior and refurb projects.
3. HND or Degree qualified in a construction or engineering related discipline.
4. SMSTS, CSCS Managers card and either a relevant First Aid certificate.
5. Computer literate with programming and planning experience.
6. Good communication and interpersonal skills.
7. Ability to work without supervision and to use your own initiative.

Final Note:
The successful Contracts Manager will offer a high level of professionalism at all times in dealing with clients, people and in the presentation of themselves and their work. You will be able to handle demanding people in challenging situations, show the capacity to absorb new knowledge quickly, and must be able to motivate teams and drive Projects to successfully deliver the companies commitments and aspirations.