Junior Contracts Manager ( Erith, DA8 2AJ)

ARU; Erith; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

ARU in London is seeking a Junior Contracts Manager to support delivery of flooring/construction projects across London and the South East. You’ll work with Site Managers, Surveyors, and internal teams to ensure projects meet timescales and budgets.

We offer full training, a permanent full-time role, and a clear path to progression in contracts management within a growing construction business. Salary around £30,000 p.a., flexible training and ongoing development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Construction-related education is advantageous.
• Degree in Construction Management or related discipline is welcomed, or progress towards a management pathway.
• Understanding of construction processes, site operations, specs or project management; knowledge of estimating, scheduling or construction management systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage key administrative tasks: project records, appointments and correspondence.
• Prioritise workloads and manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Produce and assist with complex quotations.
• Attend pre-start and site meetings as required.
• Liaise with logistics to coordinate material orders and deliveries.
• Support delivery of projects to agreed timescales and budgets.
• Build positive relationships with Site Managers, Surveyors and installation teams.
• Support quality, health and safety requirements.

Skills

Organised

Time-management

Client communication

Problem solving

Analytical abilities

Commercial awareness

Work under pressure

Team work

Quality & safety focus

Independent working

Education

Construction Management degree

Construction-related qualification pathway or apprenticeship

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

Location: London & South East

Salary: Circa £30,000 per annum

Job Type: Permanent, Full-time

Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm

Are you looking to build a long-term career in the construction industry?

We are recruiting on behalf of a well-established and growing flooring contractor for a Junior Contracts Manager to join their professional and friendly team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated and organised individual who is interested in developing a career in construction and contracts management. Full training and ongoing support will be provided, giving you the opportunity to develop your knowledge and take on increasing responsibility within a fast-paced commercial environment.

The role will be based from the company's office in Erith, with responsibility for projects across London and the South East.

The Role

As a Junior Contracts Manager, you will support the management and delivery of a portfolio of flooring and construction projects. You will work closely with clients, Site Managers, Surveyors, Supervisors, Fitters and internal teams to ensure projects are completed efficiently, on time and within budget.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Managing key administrative tasks, including maintaining accurate project records, appointments and correspondence.
• Prioritising workloads and managing multiple projects and deadlines.
• Producing and assisting with complex quotations.
• Attending pre-start and site meetings when required.
• Responding to client and internal team requests in a professional and timely manner.
• Liaising with the Logistics Manager to coordinate material orders and deliveries.
• Helping to ensure labour and resources are available when required.
• Understanding and managing site requirements and project specifications.
• Supporting the delivery of projects to agreed timescales and budgets.
• Building and maintaining positive working relationships with Site Managers, Surveyors, Site Supervisors and installation teams.
• Supporting quality management and ensuring health and safety requirements are understood and followed.

About You

We are looking for someone who is highly organised, commercially aware and keen to develop their career within the construction industry.

You will ideally have:

• A strong interest in construction, contracts management or a related field & excellent organisational and time-management skills.
• The ability to prioritise effectively and manage multiple tasks.
• Strong IT skills, including confidence using Microsoft Office - Experience using Excel would be advantageous.
• The confidence to communicate professionally with clients, colleagues and construction professionals.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities.
• Commercial awareness and an understanding of costs, budgets and project profitability.
• The ability to work effectively under pressure in a busy, fast-paced environment.
• A proactive, flexible and resilient approach to work.
• The ability to work independently as well as part of a wider team.
• A professional approach to quality, health and safety and customer service.

Qualifications and Experience

A construction-related educational background would be highly advantageous.

In particular, we would welcome applications from candidates with:

• A degree or higher-level qualification in Construction Management or another construction-related discipline. or completion of, or progress towards, a construction management pathway, apprenticeship or similar qualification.
• An understanding of construction processes, site operations, specifications or project management, with knowledge of estimating, scheduling or construction management systems.

However, this is a development opportunity, and full training and ongoing support will be provided to the successful candidate.

What We Offer

• A permanent, full-time position.
• Salary of approximately £30,000 per annum.
• Full training and ongoing professional development.
• The opportunity to build a long-term career in contracts and construction management.
• Exposure to a variety of projects across London and the South East.
• The opportunity to work as part of a professional and supportive team.
• Career development within a growing and established construction business.