Assistant Contracts Manager

Office Angels; South Woodham Ferrers; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a proactive Assistant Contracts Manager to support the Contracts Director in overseeing construction projects in South Woodham Ferrers. This role encompasses responsibilities in site operations, health and safety, labour planning, and cost control. The ideal candidate will have experience in a similar role and a structured approach to project management. This position offers the opportunity to join an award-winning business and develop a rewarding career.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role, overseeing construction sites ideal.
• Knowledge of producing method statements, risk assessments, COSHH documentation.
• Conducting regular toolbox talks.

Responsibilities

• Support the Contracts Director in overseeing construction projects.
• Manage site operations, health & safety, labour planning.
• Ensure accurate site diary of the location and work done.
• Produce and manage site programmes as required.

Skills

Knowledge of safe working practices

Proactive and structured approach

Job description

Assistant Contracts Manager

£40,000 per annum. Monday‑Friday, 8am‑5pm. South Woodham Ferrers, Essex.

We are seeking a proactive and organised Assistant Contracts Manager to support the Contracts Director in overseeing construction projects from pre‑contract meetings through to completion. This role involves managing site operations, health & safety, labour planning, cost control, and client documentation to ensure projects are delivered efficiently and to a high standard. This is a fantastic opportunity to join an award‑winning business who can offer a long‑term, rewarding career.

Responsibilities

• Reporting to the Contracts Director.
• Attending pre contract meetings.
• Attending the contract(s) and meetings as required in London.
• Producing, agreeing and managing site programmes as required.
• Requesting materials in a timely fashion for the projects.
• Ensuring an accurate site diary of the location and the work done of each person.
• Sourcing all site labour required for the project.
• Planning and managing site labour levels as required.
• Organising site structure / hierarchy.
• Health & safety – delivering and maintaining safe working conditions.
• Producing and actioning method statements, risk assessments & COSHH.
• Ensuring toolbox talks are carried out on the project(s) at least fortnightly.
• Actively promoting safe working attitude and procedures.
• Recording all accidents, should they occur.
• Advising on any training gaps of the team.
• Overseeing the site‑based training of new trainees & integrating them into the team.
• Managing and reporting on the cost allowances document.
• Notifying any concerns with the estimated costs within 14 days of the project being handed over.
• Agreeing and confirming price work / day work with the operatives.
• Processing fortnightly wage allocations for the accounts dept.
• Tracking and monitoring expenditure across the project.
• Assisting in estimate production & sign off.
• Recording and estimating variations and notifying the QS.
• Receiving variation confirmation before undertaking any works.
• Producing an O&M manual if required.
• Issuing customer satisfaction document on each project.

Experience required

• Experience in a similar role, overseeing construction sites ideal.
• Knowledge of safe working practices, including producing method statements, risk assessments, COSHH documentation, and conducting regular toolbox talks.
• A proactive and structured approach.

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