Timber-Frame Construction Contracts Lead

HR GO Recruitment; Watford; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage paid (55p/mile)

Job summary

HR GO Recruitment is seeking a Construction Contracts Lead in Watford to oversee timber-frame projects end-to-end. You will manage tender setup, design coordination, programme control, and on-site delivery while acting as the bridge between internal teams, subcontract installers, and the client.

The role requires CSCS certification, experience coordinating timber-frame installations, and strong communication with clients. A driving licence is needed as travel to sites is expected.

Qualifications

• CSCS card (Gold/White) required.
• Proven experience coordinating timber-frame projects.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and site documentation.
• Strong client communication, organisation and reporting skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead tender setup after sales handover and ensure project information is complete.
• Coordinate project kick-off, attend meetings, capture minutes and drive actions to closure.
• Maintain a master tracker per project with key dates, milestones and risks.
• Draft and manage project programmes and updates.
• Lead incident reporting and respond to site issues to closure.
• Attend design coordination meetings and communicate buildability risks to teams.
• Produce site RAMS and ensure timber-frame installation compliance.
• Support subcontractor appointments with the QS and monitor performance.
• Raise Delay Notices, NCRs and variations with cost evidence.
• Maintain robust document control and audit trails.
• Conduct site visits, pre-start meetings and ongoing supervision for quality.

Skills

CSCS card

Timber-frame coordination

Reading technical drawings

Client communication

Driving/own vehicle

Education

Site Management qualification (NVQ/SMSTS)

Job description

HR GO Recruitment is seeking a Construction Contracts Lead in Watford to oversee timber-frame projects end-to-end. You will manage tender setup, design coordination, programme control, and on-site delivery while acting as the bridge between internal teams, subcontract installers, and the client.

The role requires CSCS certification, experience coordinating timber-frame installations, and strong communication with clients. A driving licence is needed as travel to sites is expected.