Timber Engineering Contracts Manager

Huws Gray; Welshpool; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in Welshpool is seeking a Timber Engineering Contracts Manager to oversee timber frame construction projects. This role involves managing multiple live projects, ensuring safety, on-time delivery, and adherence to budget. The ideal candidate has a background in joinery or timber frame erection, strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills, along with relevant health and safety qualifications. Competitive benefits include up to 32 days holiday and performance-based bonuses.

Benefits

24 days holiday, plus bank holidays

Company bonus scheme based on performance

Contributory pension and life assurance

Discounts on high street retailers

Training and development programmes

On-the-job training and opportunities for apprenticeships

Qualifications

• Background in joinery or timber frame erection.
• Ability to read and interpret working drawings.
• Experience managing multiple sites and subcontractors.
• CSCS card and relevant health & safety qualifications (SMSTS preferred).

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning and execution of timber frame construction projects.
• Develop and manage construction programmes and methodologies.
• Participate in tendering processes and contract negotiations.
• Oversee site setup, including scaffold, slab, and crane lift plans.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, design teams, and subcontractors.
• Attend site and design meetings, contributing to buildability and safety discussions.

Skills

Communication skills

Organization skills

Problem-solving skills

Job description

Overview

We have an exciting opportunity for a Timber Engineering Contracts Manager to join our team at Welshpool. The Timber Engineering Contracts Manager will oversee the coordination, management, and delivery of timber frame construction projects, ensuring safety, on-time delivery, budget adherence, and high-quality standards. The role involves managing multiple live projects, contributing to pre-construction planning, and resolving post-completion issues.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning and execution of timber frame construction projects.
• Develop and manage construction programmes and methodologies.
• Participate in tendering processes and contract negotiations.
• Oversee site setup, including scaffold, slab, and crane lift plans.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, design teams, and subcontractors.
• Attend site and design meetings, contributing to buildability and safety discussions.

Qualifications

• Background in joinery or timber frame erection.
• Ability to read and interpret working drawings.
• Strong communication, organisation, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience managing multiple sites and subcontractors.
• CSCS card and relevant health & safety qualifications (SMSTS preferred).

Disability Confident

A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people.

Benefits

• 24 days holiday, plus bank holidays (32 days per year).
• Company bonus scheme, based on performance.
• Contributory pension and life assurance.
• Discounts on high street retailers, supermarkets, restaurants, gyms and cinemas.
• Colleague discount across our group brands.
• Attraction and travel discounts.
• Training and development programmes to support your growth.
• On-the-job training and opportunities to work towards recognised qualifications, including apprenticeships.

About

At Huws Gray, we believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce makes us stronger, smarter and better at serving our customers.