Assistant Contracts Manager

City Site Solutions Ltd; South Woodham Ferrers; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading decorative plaster provider in South Woodham Ferrers is seeking a skilled professional to manage project planning and health & safety documentation. The ideal candidate will attend client meetings to secure projects and oversee processes, ensuring all aspects reflect top craftsmanship. Strong IT skills and trades background are essential for managing multiple projects and liaising with various stakeholders. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to innovative decorative plasterwork.

Qualifications

• Experience working for a Main Contractor or Sub Contractor.

Responsibilities

• Attend pre-construction meetings with clients to 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 and selection process.

Skills

Strong IT Skills

Trades Background

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 recognised 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