Contracts / Project Manager - Construction

Job Title: Contracts Manager

Location: Kidderminster with frequent travel required

Salary: £40,000 - £45,000 per annum

Job type: Full time, Permanent

Are you an experienced Contracts / Project Manager within the construction industry looking to work for a successful, continually growing company?

Do you pride yourself on your ability to manage both people and projects to deliver outstanding results for clients?

If so, this may be the perfect role for you!

About the Company:

Peak Safety Services Limited is a construction, roofing, specialist access and restoration company. Our aim is to provide you with general building services to improve the daily running of your workplace and to reflect the image you want to create. We provide a complete range of services that relate to activities necessary for your company to function inclusive of new builds and maintenance, providing you with a single point of contact for all your facility needs.

About the Role:

As a Contracts Manager, your role will be to plan projects and ensure they are programmed to a level of detail necessary for the site team to deliver the scheme without delays. A Full Clean driving licence is essential as frequent travel will be required for this role.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Ensure procurement and reconciliation of materials is carried out in accordance with Company procedures to best value and to prevent delays.
2. Ensure site team compliance with Company commercial policies and procedures.
3. Attend tender handover meetings and deliver pre-start meetings to the site team.
4. Ensure a commercial plan and end of life forecast is in place and monitored monthly for the successful commercial delivery of the project.
5. Produce and analyse progress reports, updated costs and forecasts.
6. Ensure correct commercial engagement of subcontractors.
7. Implement the risk management process, review risk register and check risk controls.
8. Review the CVRs monthly with the project teams, implementing necessary actions.
9. Complete and distribute the Contract Initiation/Completion form for each project.
10. Ensure weekly review of progress, budget resources and forward planning are carried out, and lookahead programmes are in place.
11. Chair and attend internal and external meetings and ensure the production of accurate records of any discussions and actions.
12. Ensure timely management of both temporary and permanent design to meet the requirements of each project.
13. By example, set the highest possible standards of leadership in promotion of HS&E procedures and best practice, ensuring compliance with Company procedures and legal obligations.
14. Allocate HS&E responsibilities and duties for site personnel, check understanding and provide training as necessary.
15. Maintain and manage construction sites and subcontractors, ensuring all subcontractors follow Barhale’s procedures and processes.
16. Liaise with third parties to ensure compliance with HAUC, NRSWA and Chapter 8 and other required regulatory standards.
17. Ensure that ITPs are produced.
18. Build and maintain relationships with both the client and external customers.
19. Chair and lead meetings with the customer and report on progress to date.
20. Participate in the tendering process including input into the development of programmes, methodologies, quality submissions and playing an active role at post tender interviews.
21. Implement the Environmental and Health & Safety Management procedures.
22. Develop the Risk Register with mitigation measures identified and implemented during the various stages of the project; ensure the Construction team are appraised of both the risks and the mitigation measures.
23. Develop Contract Programmes, Construction Programmes and methodology with the assistance of the Contracts Planner and communicate to site management.

About you:

• Full Clean Driving Licence
• Experience within a similar role within the construction industry
• Management and Leadership Skills
• Flexible with working hours

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Candidates with experience or relevant job titles of; Construction Project Surveyor, Building Contracts, Procurement Manager, Property and Facilities Manager, Construction Projects, Projects Manager, Construction Contracts Manager, Contracts Coordinator, Contracts Specialists, Contracts Officer, Construction Contracts Officer, Tender Manager, Property Maintenance Manager, Facilities Manager may also be considered.