Assistant Contracts Manager

EA Associates; Colchester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established regional contractor is seeking an ambitious individual for the role of Trainee Contracts Manager. This exciting opportunity allows you to transition from a site background into a managerial career, supporting Directors and Contracts Managers on diverse projects ranging from small works to major developments. As part of a forward-thinking team, you will learn to manage project timelines, budgets, and quality standards while ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations. If you're ready to take on a challenge and grow within a supportive environment, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in the construction industry is essential, ideally on-site.
• A determined individual prepared to challenge themselves and grow.

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing all aspects of construction projects, ensuring quality and compliance.
• Help manage subcontractors and maintain communication with clients.

Skills

Construction Management

Communication Skills

Team Coordination

Problem Solving

Education

Experience in Construction Industry

Managerial Experience (Foreman/Supervisor)

Job description

Trainee and Assistant level applicants are both invited to apply.

The Client:

An established regional main contractor, one of the notable names in the local market, with strong partnerships across the healthcare, education, public, commercial, residential and leisure sectors, this forward-thinking builder are renowned for their delivery of new build and refurbishment works on schemes across the East of England for a range of exciting clients.

The Role:

Looking to appoint an ambitious, driven individual into the role of Trainee (or Assistant) Contracts Manager, the business are keen to select a candidate from a site background in the industry and provide them with the opportunity to move into the office and begin to build a managerial career. The role will see you support the Directors and Contracts Managers on the delivery of everything from small works to major projects, with values ranging from £50k to £5m.

Responsibilities:

• Assist with, and learn about, the management of all aspects of the company’s construction projects, ensuring they are completed on time, within budget and to a high-quality standard.
• Helping to manage and coordinate sub-contractors, suppliers and materials, ensuring compliance with contracts and specifications.
• Assisting with all contractual aspects of the construction projects, including variations, claims, and disputes.
• Managing client expectations and maintaining regular communication to ensure satisfaction and retention.
• Learning to build construction phase programmes, working on projects from pre-construction stage through to final delivery, amending and managing plans where appropriate.
• Ensuring compliance with all relevant Health and Safety legislation and regulations.
  
  

Requirements:

• Experience within the construction industry is essential, but this can be from any background and will ideally be on-site.
• A determined, strong-willed individual who is prepared to challenge themselves as they grow and develop in the role.
• A confident attitude with the ability to talk to people at all levels; you will be liaising with everyone from site-based workers through to clients, consultants and architects.
• You will be a hard-worker, someone willing to learn and go the extra mile when it comes to your own training and development.
  
  

Qualifications & Experience:

• Ideally you will be from a site background, be that labouring or within the trade. Some managerial experience as a Foreman or Supervisor would be beneficial, but this is not necessary for the right candidate.
• You will be situated close to the Colchester area, and hold a full driving licence.
  
  

What to do next:

If you are looking for a new opportunity and this role is of interest, apply via the link below and we look forward to discussing the role in more detail with you.

If this role is not for you but you are interested in hearing of different opportunities, we’d still be keen to hear from you, so please get in touch on the number provided.

Please note, all applications are held in the strictest confidence