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HR GO Recruitment; Watford; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

HR GO Recruitment is seeking a Construction Contracts Lead to manage timber-frame projects end-to-end from tender setup through to site handover. The role acts as the key link between internal teams, subcontract installers and the client, ensuring programme, compliance and robust documentation.

You will lead tender setup, coordinate kick-offs, maintain master project trackers, draft RAMS, and drive actions to closure while ensuring on-site delivery and quality.

Qualifications

• CSCS card required.
• Timber-frame installation experience with coordination of on-site teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead tender setup and project programme management.
• Coordinate project kick-offs, meetings, minutes and drive actions to closure.
• Maintain a master tracker per project for dates, milestones and risks.
• Draft and issue site RAMS and ensure compliance for timber-frame installation.
• Provide site supervision, attend design coordination meetings and communicate risks to teams.
• Support subcontractor appointments with QS and monitor performance.
• Raise Delay Notices, NCRs and variations with cost evidence.
• Maintain robust document control and audit trails.
• Carry out site visits, pre-starts and snagging with documented records.
• Enable on-time handover and client sign-off with site reports within 24 hours.
• Possibly assist with lifting plans and site measurements.

Skills

Project coordination

Client communication

Documentation control

Site supervision

Reading drawings

Education

NVQ/SMSTS certification

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Looking for a role where you can lead timber-frame projects end-to-end, from tender setup through to site handover? We're recruiting a Construction Contracts Lead to take ownership of programme, compliance, documentation, and on-site delivery, acting as the key link between internal teams, subcontract installers, and the client.

Key responsibilities

• Lead tender setup following sales handover, ensuring project information is complete and controlled
• Coordinate project kick-off, chair/attend meetings, capture minutes, and drive actions to closure
• Build and maintain a master tracker per project (key dates, dependencies, milestones, risks)
• Draft, issue, distribute and manage project programmes and updates
• Lead incident reporting/customer care processes; track, respond and close out site issues
• Attend/lead design coordination meetings; communicate buildability and risk items to site/install teams
• Produce and issue site-specific RAMS and ensure timber-frame installation compliance
• Support subcontractor appointment with the QS, including resourcing and performance monitoring
• Raise and log Delay Notices (DN), NCRs and variations, including background costs and evidence
• Maintain document control (issue logs, distribution, N-Drive updates) and robust audit trails
• Complete site visits, pre-start meetings and ongoing supervision to drive quality and paceCarry out inspections and snagging with documented records
• Drive handover activity to achieve on-time completion and client sign-off
• Produce site reports within 24 hours (H&S, programme, progress %, next steps)
• Where required, support lifting plans and take accurate site measurements (e.g., stairs/openings)
• Gold/White CSCS card minimum
• Proven experience coordinating construction projects involving timber-frame installation
• Confident reading/working with technical drawings, programmes and site documentation
• Strong client communication, organisation, and reporting/document control
• Own vehicle and willingness to travel to sites (including occasional Southeast Kent)
• Black CSCS card
• Site Management / Construction qualification (e.g., NVQ/SMSTS) and timber-frame-specific experience

All applicants will be assessed solely on their suitability for the role, without regard to age, gender, disability, ethnicity, religion, belief, or sexual orientation.

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