Assistant Contracts Manager

City Site Solutions Ltd; Essex; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable construction firm in the United Kingdom is searching for a project manager to oversee multiple projects ensuring adherence to safety standards and client satisfaction. This role involves attending pre-construction meetings, planning construction phases, and handling post-completion issues. Ideal candidates will have a trades background and strong IT skills, with experience working for main or sub-contractors. This is a critical role ensuring projects meet quality and safety benchmarks.

Qualifications

• Strong IT Skills are essential for effective project management.
• A trades background is required to understand construction processes.
• Experience with contractors is critical for smooth communication.

Responsibilities

• Attend pre-construction meetings and assist in securing projects.
• Produce and monitor construction phase programmes.
• Develop and implement Health & Safety documentation.
• Act as the main point of contact for post-completion issues.
• Take an active role in the recruitment process.

Skills

Strong IT Skills

Trades Background

Experience working for a Main Contractor or Sub Contractor

Job description

Company

Our client has been grown to establish the highest-quality decorative plaster business through innovation, in-house training, and technical expertise.

Their talented in-house design and sculpture teams lead the way, ensuring that every piece of decorative plasterwork reflects the finest craftsmanship. By blending traditional skills with cutting-edge research and technological advancements, they continually push the boundaries of their craft, achieving a standard of excellence that is recognized worldwide.

Duties

• Pre-Construction: Attend pre-construction meetings with clients and the commercial team to assist in securing projects and offering advice on buildability, sequence, and program.
• Project Planning: Produce and monitor construction phase programmes, ensuring alignment with client expectations and resource planning.
• Health & Safety: Develop and implement Health & Safety documentation, including Method Statements, Risk Assessments, and COSHH Assessments.
• Communication: Act as the main point of contact for all post-completion issues, ensuring timely and efficient responses to any defects or other matters raised by the client after Practical Completion.
• Recruitment: Take an active role in the recruitment and selection process as and when required.
• Client Liaison
• Handovers
• Stakeholder Liaison
• Managing several projects
• Managing QA Documentation

Requirements

• Trades Background
• Strong IT Skills
• Experience working for a Main Contractor or Sub Contractor