Assistant Contracts Manager

Daniel Owen Ltd; North East; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A local construction company in Killingworth is seeking an Assistant Contracts Manager to oversee multiple projects, manage timelines, and ensure compliance with health and safety regulations. The ideal candidate will have strong knowledge of health and safety legislation, experience managing construction projects, and excellent communication and teamwork skills. You will be responsible for developing work schedules, monitoring progress, and collaborating closely with teams to maintain smooth operations, while controlling project finances and ensuring team accountability.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of H&S legislation and industry standards.
• Experience in managing multiple construction projects.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop site-specific work programmes.
• Monitor project progress and identify any variations.
• Collaborate with the contracts team for labour allocation.
• Arrange welfare and sanitation facilities where required.
• Order and distribute materials efficiently.
• Raise sub-contractor orders from the company's approved list.
• Conduct mandatory site inspections to ensure compliance.

Skills

Knowledge of H&S legislation

Project management

Communication skills

Teamwork skills

Problem-solving

Job description

Assistant Contracts Manager

Location: Killingworth, Newcastle upon Tyne

About Us: Ourt client is a construction company based in Killingworth, Newcastle upon Tyne. We specialize in all aspects of commercial building works, including dilapidation, refurbishment, roofing, and both planned and reactive maintenance.

Role Overview

The Assistant Contracts Manager will work closely with the Contracts and Site Management teams to ensure the successful execution of multiple projects. This includes overseeing progress, managing timelines, and ensuring all work is completed on schedule and within budget.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop site-specific work programmes.
• Monitor project progress and identify any variations.
• Collaborate with the contracts team for labour allocation.
• Arrange welfare and sanitation facilities where required.
• Order and distribute materials efficiently.
• Raise sub-contractor orders from the company's approved list.
• Maintain a good understanding of H&S legislation and CDM regulations.
• Undertake risk and COSHH assessments, and monitor their implementation.
• Generate and distribute RAMS (Risk Assessment Method Statements).
• Implement the company's site health and safety policies.
• Oversee site-based employees and sub-contractors, ensuring clear allocation of responsibilities.
• Conduct mandatory site inspections to ensure compliance.
• Ensure that site staff adhere to safety policies, including the correct use of PPE.
• Control project finances in line with the quotation.
• Assist in the preparation of interim claims.
• Collate financial information for weekly review meetings.
• Provide line management and support to employees.

Ideal Candidate

• Strong knowledge of H&S legislation and industry standards.
• Experience in managing multiple construction projects.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to handle site-based challenges and maintain smooth operations