Assistant Contracts Manager

Blaymires Recruitment Ltd; Lymington; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading chartered building company in the New Forest is seeking an Assistant Contracts Manager to support the Contract Manager. This role involves ensuring timely project delivery, compliance with health and safety standards, and offers a competitive salary, car allowance, and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Car Allowance

25 Days Holiday

Pension

Free on-site parking

Supportive working environment

Career progression

Ongoing training opportunities

Qualifications

• Construction experience required.
• Driven, well-organised, and eager for career progression.
• Professionalism and competency in ensuring quality outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Support the Contracts Manager in day-to-day duties.
• Build project plans for small to medium-sized projects.
• Update project plans, liaise with stakeholders, and ensure compliance.

Skills

Organisational skills

Strong IT skills

Communication skills

Education

HNC/HND or degree in a relevant field

Job description

Assistant Contracts Manager

Salary up to 35,000 - 50,000 + Car Allowance + Pension + 25 Days Holiday

Lymington, Hampshire

Blaymires Recruitment is representing a Chartered Building company based in the New Forest near Lymington, who is searching for an Assistant Contracts Manager to join the business.

The company has been running for over 20 years and undertakes high-end residential bespoke new builds, home renovations and commercial construction projects throughout the New Forest and surrounding areas, with projects ranging up to 4 million.

The Assistant Contracts Manager will support the Contract Manager in his duties. You will be responsible for supporting projects throughout the New Forest and surrounding areas, ensuring they are delivered on time, within budget, and to a high standard.

The company will consider applications from existing Assistant Contract Managers or Assistant Site Managers or Project Coordinators who are looking for a step up and have excellent organisational skills.

The Assistant Contracts Manager will assist with:

• Assist the Contracts Manager with all day-to-day duties.
• Build project plans for small to medium-sized projects.
• Keep project plans up to date by coordinating with site teams
• Liaise with project stakeholders to ensure they remain informed and involved throughout all project stages.
• Maintain a project risk register.
• Ensure that all compliance, health and safety and construction certificates are up to date.
• Update all cloud design systems with relevant information.

Professional Qualifications/ Experience

• You will have construction experience.
• HNC/HND or degree level in a relevant field
• You will have strong IT and organisation skills.
• Keen to develop and learn new skills
• Driven and well-organised
• Eager to progress their career in project management
• Strong communication skills.
• Professionalism and competency in completing tasks, ensuring quality outcomes.

On offer for the Assistant Contracts Manager:

• Salary 35,000 - 50,000 (Depending on Experience)
• Car Allowance.
• 25 Days Holiday.
• Pension
• Free on-site parking.
• Supportive and professional working environment.
• Career progression and ongoing training opportunities.

If you would like further information, then contact Stephen Blaymires at Blaymires Recruitment.