Position Description:
Our client has been at the forefront of building and civil engineering in the UK for over 100 years and is today established as one of the leading construction and property development group of companies, with a reputation for quality and efficiency.
In order to support our existing social housing frameworks they are seeking to appoint an Assistant Contracts Manager, to support the Contracts Manager on the delivery of 3 frameworks in the South Yorkshire region, with a combined contract value of approximately £42m per annum.
Reporting to the Contracts Manager the successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring the contracts are delivered to programme, to the correct quality, working in accordance with health, safety and environment procedures and ensuring the contracts are on budget. This role will be office based, but will require the postholder to undertake regular site visits, ensure that project delivery including internal processes and procedures is consistent across all contracts.
The ideal candidate will be expected to develop and maintain close working relationships and to communicate effectively with Clients, sub-contractors and colleagues, and also provide leadership, guidance, advice, coaching and where appropriate, direct support to the Project Management team.
Qualifications/Experience
Minimum
HNC in Construction/Building
CSCS Card – Project Manager
CITB SMSTS
General knowledge of contracts
General knowledge of IT (Windows, MS Word, Excel & Lotus Notes)
Presentation skills
Performance review skills
People skills
5 years management experience within construction industry
General awareness of health & safety and environmental legislation and good practice
Desirable
BSc in Construction Management or similar/NVQ 5
MCIOB
CSCS Card – Contracts Manager
NEBOSH General/Construction Certificate
Salary Circa:
£45k plus Car/Allowance
Matched employer/employee contribution up to 8% of salary
Discretionary Bonus Based on Group profitability, paid at 10% salary last time paid
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