Gate & Barrier Contracts Lead

Network Plus; Eastbourne; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Car/Car allowance

Job summary

Network Plus, part of the Littlewood Group, is seeking an experienced Contracts Manager with a strong background in automatic gates, barriers and access control to oversee installation, maintenance and service contracts across commercial and industrial projects.

The role requires leadership of engineers, subcontractors and suppliers, managing projects from enquiry to handover, and maintaining excellent client relationships while ensuring delivery on time and to budget.

Qualifications

• Experience within the automatic gates, barriers and access control industry.
• Experience managing projects, contracts, installations or service operations.
• Strong customer-facing and stakeholder management skills.
• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Desirable: CSCS Card, Gate Safe training or similar certifications.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple gate, barrier and access control projects simultaneously.
• Oversee installation, service and maintenance contracts from inception to completion.
• Plan labour resources and coordinate directly employed engineers and subcontractors.
• Conduct site surveys, client meetings and project progress reviews.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget and to the required quality standards.
• Review and manage project programmes, RAMS and contractual documentation.
• Monitor project costs, variations and profitability.
• Ensure commissioning, testing and handover processes are completed correctly.
• Maintain excellent client relationships and identify opportunities for additional works.
• Drive compliance with Health & Safety legislation and industry best practice.
• Support operational improvement and business growth initiatives.

Skills

Gate and barrier knowledge

Project management

Stakeholder management

Budget management

Driving licence

Job description

Network Plus, part of the Littlewood Group, is seeking an experienced Contracts Manager with a strong background in automatic gates, barriers and access control to oversee installation, maintenance and service contracts across commercial and industrial projects.

The role requires leadership of engineers, subcontractors and suppliers, managing projects from enquiry to handover, and maintaining excellent client relationships while ensuring delivery on time and to budget.