Construction Contracts Lead

HR GO Recruitment; Watford; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage paid (55p/mile)

Job summary

HR GO Recruitment is seeking a Construction Contracts Lead in Watford to oversee timber-frame projects end-to-end. You will manage tender setup, design coordination, programme control, and on-site delivery while acting as the bridge between internal teams, subcontract installers, and the client.

The role requires CSCS certification, experience coordinating timber-frame installations, and strong communication with clients. A driving licence is needed as travel to sites is expected.

Qualifications

• CSCS card (Gold/White) required.
• Proven experience coordinating timber-frame projects.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and site documentation.
• Strong client communication, organisation and reporting skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead tender setup after sales handover and ensure project information is complete.
• Coordinate project kick-off, attend meetings, capture minutes and drive actions to closure.
• Maintain a master tracker per project with key dates, milestones and risks.
• Draft and manage project programmes and updates.
• Lead incident reporting and respond to site issues to closure.
• Attend design coordination meetings and communicate buildability risks to teams.
• Produce site RAMS and ensure timber-frame installation compliance.
• Support subcontractor appointments with the QS and monitor performance.
• Raise Delay Notices, NCRs and variations with cost evidence.
• Maintain robust document control and audit trails.
• Conduct site visits, pre-start meetings and ongoing supervision for quality.

Skills

CSCS card

Timber-frame coordination

Reading technical drawings

Client communication

Driving/own vehicle

Education

Site Management qualification (NVQ/SMSTS)

Job description

Construction Contracts Lead

Job Reference: FJ-9mwh5

Building and Construction Watford, Hertfordshire £20.51 per hour

Benefits: Mileage paid (55p/mile) Temporary

(Timber frame)

Type: Temp to Perm

Location: Watford, Hertfordshire

Pay: £20.51 per hour

Mon-Fri 07:30-16:30

Mileage paid (55p/mile)

Looking for a role where you can lead timber-frame projects end-to-end, from tender setup through to site handover? We're recruiting a Construction Contracts Lead to take ownership of programme, compliance, documentation, and on-site delivery, acting as the key link between internal teams, subcontract installers, and the client.

Key responsibilities

• Lead tender setup following sales handover, ensuring project information is complete and controlled
• Coordinate project kick-off, chair/attend meetings, capture minutes, and drive actions to closure
• Build and maintain a master tracker per project (key dates, dependencies, milestones, risks)
• Draft, issue, distribute and manage project programmes and updates
• Lead incident reporting/customer care processes; track, respond and close out site issues
• Attend/lead design coordination meetings; communicate buildability and risk items to site/install teams
• Produce and issue site-specific RAMS and ensure timber-frame installation compliance
• Support subcontractor appointment with the QS, including resourcing and performance monitoring
• Raise and log Delay Notices (DN), NCRs and variations, including background costs and evidence
• Maintain document control (issue logs, distribution, N-Drive updates) and robust audit trails
• Complete site visits, pre-start meetings and ongoing supervision to drive quality and pace
• Carry out inspections and snagging with documented records
• Drive handover activity to achieve on-time completion and client sign-off
• Produce site reports within 24 hours (H&S, programme, progress %, next steps)
• Where required, support lifting plans and take accurate site measurements (e.g., stairs/openings)

Essential requirements

• Gold/White CSCS card minimum
• Proven experience coordinating construction projects involving timber-frame installation
• Confident reading/working with technical drawings, programmes and site documentation
• Strong client communication, organisation, and reporting/document control
• Own vehicle and willingness to travel to sites (including occasional Southeast Kent)

Desirable

• Black CSCS card
• Site Management / Construction qualification (e.g., NVQ/SMSTS) and timber-frame-specific experience

All applicants will be assessed solely on their suitability for the role, without regard to age, gender, disability, ethnicity, religion, belief, or sexual orientation.

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