Contract Manager

Fortus Recruitment Group; Whitchurch; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Contract Manager for external planned maintenance and roofing projects. This role demands extensive building knowledge, experience managing site teams, and strong problem-solving skills. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 10 years in the construction industry, solid IT proficiency, and a strong understanding of legislation. This is an excellent opportunity offering a competitive salary and attractive package.

Benefits

Excellent salary and package

Opportunities for professional development

Qualifications

• Experience managing multiple site teams and driving teams forward on site.
• Minimum of 10 years experience within the construction industry.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

Responsibilities

• Ensure P&L, budgets, and deadlines are met.
• Maintain high levels of service and quality.
• Implement strong Health & Safety across all projects.

Skills

Building knowledge and experience managing planned maintenance

Project strategic planning

Problem-solving in complex situations

Strong organizational skills

Team building and relationship management

IT skills (Microsoft Office)

Education

Health and Safety qualification (IOSH, NEBOSH, SMSTS)

Building or refurbishment related qualification

Level 3 Leadership & Management Qualification or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Contract Manager - Main Contractor

External Planned Maintenance & Roofing Projects - Berkshire

Up to £75,000 + Package

The Role

Within this role, you will work alongside the Contract Manager ensuring P&L, budgets and deadlines are met. You would be responsible for ensuring the level of service and quality is to the highest standard as well as cost control, creating CPP & programming of works and budgeting. Implement strong H&S across all projects. Your direct team will include site management, supervisors, RLOs and subcontractors. You will report directly to the Operations Manager who will support you in making the contract a success.

The Candidate

The ideal candidate will have extensive building knowledge and experience managing planned maintenance and retrofit contracts. Experience managing multiple site teams, strategically planning projects and an ability to problem solve in complex situations. A good knowledge of up to date legislations and strong organisational skills is also desired. Having an ability to create a strong working environment, where everyone is working as a team to achieve targets and goals on the contract, as well as being able to build strong relationships with the client and your team members.

You must also have the following

• Experience in internal and external schemes, retrofit and roofing projects
• Strong Knowledge around BSR and building safety act
• Ability to manage and drive teams forward on site to ensure safe and timely delivery on projects
• IT skills are essential and you must be proficient in all Microsoft Office applications such as Excel, Outlook and Word
• Full UK Driving Licence
• Building or refurbishment related qualification or demonstrable experience. Health and Safety qualification required such as IOSH, NEBOSH, SMSTS etc
• Level 3 Leadership & Management Qualification or equivalent or willingness to work towards
• Previous experience of working within the social housing sector
• The ideal candidate will ideally have a minimum of 10 years experience within the construction industry
• Be technically minded
• Full UK driving licence

This is an excellent opportunity to join an established and reputable business. My client are offering an excellent salary & package and benefits.

If this role is of interest please apply or contact Danny Mangan.

Fortus Recruitment Group Limited acts as an Employment Business for the supply of temporary workers and an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies. Fortus Recruitment Group is an equal opportunities employer