Contracts Manager - Housing

robert • Jan 30, 2024

Blue Water Recruitment are seeking a Contracts Manager to work for a SME Construction Contractor based in South Wales.

 

They are looking to bring in a Contracts Manager that has experience within the house building sector.  

 

The successful Contracts Manager will be responsible for the follow:

  • Manage multiple projects to a high standard and in a timely manner – liaise with QS to gain a full understanding of project scope, programme and budgets in order to have control prior to commencement on site
  • Attend pre-start meetings and post project review meetings
  • Complete weekly site audits – programme progress and H&S reports
  • Identify customer requirements and communicate to site managers / supervisors and subcontractors – any change to specification which may have a financial implication must be reported to QS for costing
  • Ensure site managers are briefed on the programme, understands and follows the programme and has all information available including management of labour and materials (ensuring all materials are ordered in a timely manner to avoid delays)
  • Ensure projects meet building control requirements and other regulatory bodies as required
  • Ensure projects adhere to H&S policies and CDM 2015 and manage the risks – including asbestos reports and checking and approving RAMS and COSHH for each site ahead of start on site

 

You will need:

  • Must have excellent man management skills
  • IT Literate
  • Be prepared to go the extra mile to keep the client happy and get the project complete on time
  • Problem Solver
  • Strong understanding of building regs and H&S policies and procedures

 

Salary Package:

  • Annual salary – negotiable on experience
  • Company vehicle
  • Pension
  • Company Bonus

 

If you are interested or available for this position, please contact Bradley Salt on 01443 758009.

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