Assistant Contract Manager

Apex Engineering Solutions; Cheshunt; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

An established family-run building services company is seeking an Assistant Contract Manager to support the Contracts Manager on various projects, primarily focused on student accommodation repairs. This role offers a competitive salary and a range of perks, including a company car or car allowance, bonus incentives, and pension contributions. You will have the opportunity to work on diverse projects while developing your skills in a supportive environment. If you're looking to grow your career in building services with a reputable firm, this position is an excellent opportunity to make a significant impact.

Benefits

Company Car or Allowance

Bonus Incentives

Pension

20 Days Annual Leave

Bank Holidays

Qualifications

• Experience in building services and trades is essential.
• Strong communication and financial skills required.

Responsibilities

• Assist Contracts Manager with projects valued from £5,000 to £500,000.
• Communicate with sub-contractors and clients for project programming.
• Conduct site surveys and prepare quotations.

Skills

Building Services Background

Interpersonal Communication

Financial Acumen

Analytical Problem Solving

People Management

Health and Safety Understanding

Microsoft Office Proficiency

Full UK Driving Licence

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

We are currently recruiting for an Assistant Contract Manager on behalf of a reputable, family-run building services company.

Established over 30 years, they offer a range of building services to clients across the South East. They operate in a range of sectors including commercial, industrial, retail, leisure, FM and education.

As the Assistant Contract Manager, you will be working alongside the Contracts Manager on projects ranging from £5,000 – £500,000 in value. Predominantly student accommodation repairs and some fit out to existing buildings.

This is a permanent position, reporting to the office in Cheshunt, paying £35k – £42k per annum. Perks include company car or car allowance, bonus incentives and pension. You will receive 20 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with a view to increase over length of time.

Responsibilities:

• Working alongside an experienced contracts manager.
• The value of the works is from £5,000 – £500,000 but the role will be dealing with smaller priced projects.
• Predominantly student accommodation repairs and some fit out to existing buildings.
• Assisting with smaller quotations.
• Communication with sub-contractors, admin, leasing with clients, programming projects.
• Will be required to attend sites with the Contract Manager. Majority of sites are around the London region.
• Site surveys and quoting.
• Health and safety method statements using templates.

Skills & Attributes

• Background in Building Services.
• Strong, demonstrable competencies in building services trades.
• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.
• Will be able to demonstrate strong financial acumen.
• Analytical and methodical in approach to problem solving.
• People management and staff supervision skills.
• A good understanding of Health and Safety.
• Competent in the use of computers and data handling including Microsoft Office systems.
• Full UK Driving Licence.