Contract Manager (Dealing With Labour)

Outsource Construction; Croydon; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A national Groundworks and Civil Contractor is seeking a Labour-only Contracts Manager in Croydon, UK. The ideal candidate will have experience in groundworks/formwork projects and be capable of managing site activities effectively. Responsibilities include conducting site visits, engaging with staff at all levels, and ensuring high work standards. Applicants should possess a CSCS Card and preferably SSSTS or SMSTS certifications. This role offers a chance to lead site operations in a reputable firm.

Qualifications

• Proven experience at Contracts Manager level for groundworks/formwork projects.
• Strong understanding of associated civil trades.
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of staff.

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing labour from a site perspective.
• Conduct thorough site visits and meetings to assess requirements.
• Ensure high standards are maintained on site.

Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Self-motivation

Education

CSCS Card

SSSTS or SMSTS or Black card

Job description

Our client is a national Groundworks and Civil Contractor with an enviable reputation for safety quality and delivery.

Due to continued growth through new project acquisitions throughout the South East and partly the midlands and anglian regions, they are keen to recruit a labour only contracts manager.

They have a fully integrated recruitment team that are office based and they require a person to help run the labour from a site perspective. This would include extensive and thorough site visits and meetings in order to understand the site requirements, the challenges of a specific site and understanding the requirements to keep the site and program flowing.

This would suit somebody who has worked in Contracts Manager role for Groundworks or Formwork related schemes and knows the associated civil trades inside out. You will have been used to 'hiring and firing' and really be able to drive high standards on site.

Key Requirements

• Experienced at CM level for groundworks/formwork related projects.
• Experienced in dealing with all associated civil trades.
• Excellent communicator - Dealing with Labourers to Director level.
• Build rapport with internal managers to help better understand how they run their sites.
• Good negotiation skill sets.
• Self starting and self motivated.
• CSCS Card and SSSTS or SMSTS or Black card preferrably.