Graduate or Assistant Contracts Manager

Red King Resourcing; Oxford; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Red King Resourcing is assisting a well-established construction client in Oxford to recruit a Graduate or Assistant Contracts Manager. You will support delivery from pre-construction to completion, working with site teams, subcontractors, clients and the project team.

Ideal candidates will have a degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Building Surveying or related disciplines, plus strong organisational and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Recent graduate with a degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Building Surveying or a related discipline.
• Strong organisational and communication skills are essential.
• Willingness to learn and develop a long-term career in construction management.

Responsibilities

• Support Contracts Managers with day-to-day management of refurbishment projects.
• Assist with project planning, programmes and progress monitoring.
• Coordinate subcontractors, suppliers and site teams.
• Attend project and subcontractor meetings.
• Support health, safety and quality management.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Enthusiastic

Career focus

Education

Degree in Construction Management/Civil Engineering/Building Surveying

Job description

My well established construction client specialising in refurbishment and fit-out projects, is urgently looking to appoint a Graduate or Assistant Contracts Manager to join their team in Oxford.

The Role

As a Graduate or Assistant Contracts Manager, you will support the delivery of projects from pre-construction through to completion, working closely with site teams, subcontractors, clients and the wider project team.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting Contracts Managers with the day-to-day management of refurbishment projects
• Assisting with project planning, programmes and progress monitoring
• Coordinating subcontractors, suppliers and site teams
• Attending project and subcontractor meetings
• Supporting the management of health, safety and quality requirements
• Assisting with procurement and subcontractor packages
• Monitoring project progress against programme and budget
• Helping to identify and resolve project issues
• Supporting the preparation of project reports and commercial information
• Developing an understanding of contracts, construction processes and client requirements
• Building effective relationships with clients, consultants, subcontractors and colleagues

The chosen Candidate will be enthusiastic, organised and keen to build a long-term career in construction management.

You may be:

• A recent graduate with a degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Building Surveying or a related discipline
• An Assistant Site Manager, Assistant Contracts Manager or similar looking to progress
• A construction professional with some experience in refurbishment, fit-out or general building
• Someone with strong organisational and communication skills who is ready to take the next step in their career

Refurbishment experience would be advantageous, but a positive attitude, willingness to learn and genuine interest in construction are key.

The successful candidate will be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, able to communicate effectively with different stakeholders and have a strong eye for detail.

What's on Offer

• The opportunity to work on a variety of refurbishment and fit-out projects
• Hands-on experience working alongside an experienced Contracts Management team
• Structured support and development
• Clear opportunities for career progression
• Training and professional development
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• The opportunity to establish a long-term career with an established construction business
• Oxford-based role

If you're a Graduate or Assistant-level construction professional looking to develop your career in contracts and project management.