Contracts Manager

JR United Kingdom; Preston; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company seeks an experienced Contracts Manager to join their team in Preston. The role requires overseeing various projects, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and liaising with clients to maintain strong relationships. Ideal candidates will have a background in construction, with strong communication skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks effectively. Competitive salary and benefits, including company car, pension, and bonuses, are offered.

Benefits

20 days holiday + BH (increases after 5 years)

EOT/bonus scheme

Free parking

Company car/fuel allowance

Company pension

Qualifications

• Experienced Construction Contract Manager.
• Knowledge of subsidence is ideal but not essential.
• Qualification such as MCIOB or RICS is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Visit client sites and conduct surveys.
• Prepare reports and oversee completion of work.
• Manage up to 6 different jobs a week.

Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

Decision Making

Team Management

Health & Safety Knowledge

Education

Qualification (MCIOB or RICS)

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Contracts Manager - Permanent - Preston- upto £45k per annum (DOE)

Forrest Recruitment are working with an award-winning company who have a brilliant reputation in their field. They are seeking an experienced Contract Manager with construction experience to join their team. The role involves visiting client sites, conducting surveys, taking photographs, preparing reports, speaking to insurance companies and overseeing the work to completion. This is very busy role with managing up to 6 different jobs a week, your duties will include:

• Identifying clients needs
• Implementing work processes (health & safety) to the clients requirements
• Liaising effectively and regularly with the client and the loss adjuster at all times ensuring that all office files are up to date
• Establishing and maintaining the trust and support of customers
• Communicating effectively and assertively with customers, contractors, site operatives and colleagues
• Minimising conflict by showing integrity and fairness in decision making
• Assigning staff to jobs
• Allocating apprentices correctly to give an opportunity to be mentored continuously in conjunction with the Managing Director.
• Dealing with poor team performance, disciplinary and grievance issues in conjunction with the Managing Director
• Agreeing and working to service level agreements as required by all clients
• Keeping accurate records to maintain high standards
• Submitting final accounts promptly and efficiently
• Chasing, where necessary, any outstanding debt applicable to your specific works
• Prioritising objectives and scheduling work to make best use of time and resources
• Ensuring weekly meetings to maintain continuity of works.
• Estimating time required for activities that is realistic and allows for unforeseen circumstances
• Minimising unhelpful interruptions to and digressions from planned work
• Regularly reviewing progress and re-scheduling in order to meet planned objectives

Working hours:

• Monday to Friday
• 40 hours a week

To be successful for this role you will be an experienced Construction Contract Manager, ideally with subsidence knowledge. Qualification would be an advantage (MCIOB or RICS) but not essential.

Company Benefits: 20 days holiday+BH (rises after 5 years) EOT/bonus scheme, free parking, company car/fuel allowance and company pension.

For further information about these opportunities, please call Leanne at Forrest Recruitment for a confidential discussion 01942 825285. Alternatively, please forward your CV for immediate consideration, I look forward to hearing from you.

Please note that due to the high volume of applications we receive, only those successfully shortlisted for the role will be personally contacted.