Contracts/Assistant Contracts Managers

Armagh I; Newry; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Assistant Contracts Manager to join their dynamic team in Newry, Northern Ireland. This role offers the chance to work on diverse projects both locally and internationally within a rapidly growing sector. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing client relationships, preparing budgets, and ensuring the successful delivery of contracts while adhering to health and safety standards. This innovative firm values personal development and rewards excellence, making it an exciting opportunity for those looking to advance their careers in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience in construction/fit-out industry as Contracts/Projects Manager.
• Ability to manage project delivery from inception and work independently.

Responsibilities

• Manage client relationships and prepare contract budgets.
• Chair weekly project status meetings and oversee project progress.
• Ensure contract health and safety requirements are met.

Skills

Project Management

Client Relationship Management

Leadership Skills

Commercial Awareness

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Are you looking for an integral position in a rapidly growing sector? A dynamic working day with a range of bespoke, local and international projects? An organisation that encourages personal development and rewards excellence?

That’s us!

MJM Marine is a progressive, flexible and rapidly growing specialist joinery and interior fit-out contractor. The business has built a reputation for excellence and innovation by delivering major marine projects for local and global clients. Due to significant growth, the opportunity has arisen for an Assistant Contracts Managers and Contracts Managers to join the team at our HQ in Newry, Northern Ireland.

The successful candidate will form an important part of the Contracts Management team and have overall responsibility for the successful delivery of the contract.

Other key duties include:

• Managing client relationships
• Preparing contract budget
• Providing procurement schedule and overview procurement in conjunction with the Purchasing Department
• Production of a realistic programme in conjunction with the Planning Department
• Chairing weekly project status review meetings
• Allocation of manpower
• Weekly reporting on project progress
• Ensuring effective travel and logistical arrangements in conjunction with the Logistics Department
• Managing all contractual variances in conjunction with the Commercial Department
• Subcontractor management
• Managing site installation
• Adhering to company KPI targets
• Responsibility for the overall contract health and safety requirements
• Providing leadership and direction to Assistant Contract Managers / Project employees
• Working on projects in numerous locations throughout the world

The Ideal Person will:

• Have at least 3 years experience working in the construction / fit-out industry as a Contracts/ Projects Manager or in a related role
• Demonstrate the ability to successfully manage the delivery of a project/contract from inception
• Demonstrate the ability to work on own initiative
• Demonstrate leadership/ management skills and commercial awareness
• Be proficient in Microsoft Excel

It would be desirable but not essential if the candidate had experience working in the marine fit-out industry.

Other Information:

Applicants will be expected to provide written evidence of their right to work in the UK. MJM Marine is the recipient of a Gold Investors in People award and a Bronze Diversity Mark. Our culture ensures a working environment that enables personal growth and development.