Contract Manager

L.J.B & Co. Construction Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

LJ.B & Co. Construction Recruitment is seeking a Contracts Manager to oversee multiple projects from pre-construction through to completion, ensuring safety, on-time delivery, budget adherence and top quality.

You will work closely with Directors, Project Managers, site teams and subcontractors to drive successful contract outcomes. The ideal candidate will have groundworks, demolition and reinforced concrete experience, strong organisational and communication skills, and a full UK driving

Qualifications

• Previous experience within groundworks, demolition and reinforced concrete construction.
• Excellent understanding of construction sequencing and methodology.
• Strong commercial awareness.
• Ability to manage multiple live projects.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple construction projects simultaneously.
• Lead project delivery from award through to completion.
• Produce and monitor construction programmes.
• Ensure projects are delivered safely and in accordance with company procedures.
• Review drawings, specifications.
• Coordinate labour, plant, materials and subcontractors.
• Attend client, design team and progress meetings.
• Monitor project costs alongside Directors.
• Ensure quality assurance procedures are followed.
• Oversee site teams including Site Managers, Engineers and Supervisors.
• Ensure RAMS, permits and construction documentation are completed.
• Maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants and suppliers.

Skills

Project management

Organisational skills

Communication

Leadership

Driving licence

Education

Degree or HNC/HND in Civil Engineering or Construction Management

SMSTS

CSCS Card

First Aid at Work

NEBOSH or IOSH

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Our client is a growing specialist subcontractor delivering demolition, enabling works, groundworks, reinforced concrete structures, drainage, cut and carve, temporary works and associated construction services across commercial, residential and industrial sectors. Due to continued growth with a turnover of over GBP50 million our client is looking to recruit a Contracts Manager. This role would also suit a Senior Site Engineer or Project Engineer looking to take the next step into contract management.

The Role

The successful candidate will take responsibility for the delivery of multiple projects from pre-construction through to completion, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on programme, within budget and to the highest quality standards. Working closely with the Directors, Project Mangers, Site Managers and Sub-Contractors, you will oversee all operational aspects of each contract while maintaining excellent client relationships.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage multiple construction projects simultaneously.
• Lead project delivery from award through to completion.
• Produce and monitor construction programmes.
• Ensure projects are delivered safely and in accordance with company procedures.
• Review drawings, specifications
• Coordinate labour, plant, materials and subcontractors.
• Attend client, design team and progress meetings.
• Monitor project costs alongside Directors
• Ensure quality assurance procedures are followed.
• Oversee site teams including Site Managers, Engineers and Supervisors.
• Ensure all RAMS, permits and construction documentation are completed.
• Maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants and suppliers.

Essential Requirements

Previous experience within groundworks, demolition and reinforced concrete construction.
Excellent understanding of construction sequencing and methodology.
Strong commercial awareness.
Ability to manage multiple live projects.
Excellent organisational and communication skills.
Full UK driving licence.
Proficient in Microsoft Office.

Should you wish to apply please send your CV to the below email address

Ideal Candidate

We are particularly interested in candidates who have progressed through an engineering background, including:

Site Engineer
Senior Engineer
Project Engineer
Construction Engineer
and are looking to develop into a Contracts Manager role.

Candidates should have practical experience in:

Groundworks
Demolition
Reinforced concrete structures
Drainage
Foundations
Temporary works
Cut and carve projects
Structural alterations
Steelwork installation

Preferred Qualifications

Degree or HNC/HND in Civil Engineering or Construction Management.
SMSTS.
CSCS Black or White Card.
First Aid at Work.
Temporary Works Coordinator (desirable).
NEBOSH or IOSH (desirable).