Contracts Manager in Stevenage
Posted by Harvey Jacob Ltd
Pay not stated
Stevenage · Permanent
Our client is a well-established Main Contractor specialising in the refurbishment of commercial and industrial buildings, delivering projects up to £5M. With a strong reputation for quality and repeat business, they are looking to add an experienced Contracts Manager to their Hertfordshire-based team.
Reporting to the Operations Manager, although office-based, you'll visit each of your projects weekly to support your Site Managers and keep delivery on track.
Key Responsibilities
- Take handover of awarded schemes from Estimating and plan project delivery
- Manage up to three live projects concurrently, valued up to £5M
- Lead, support and develop Site Managers across your projects
- Prepare, manage and update programmes using MS Project or Asta Powerproject
- Take ownership of quality, health and safety standards across all sites
- Act as the main point of contact for clients, building strong working relationships
- Ideally you will oversee the commercial side of your projects where appropriate, including cost control, valuations and variations (BUT NOT ESSENTIAL)
- Report on project progress, risks and performance to the Operations Manager
- Proven experience as a Contracts Manager (or a Project Manager ready to step up) with a Main Contractor
- A background in commercial and/or industrial refurbishment projects is essential
- Able to programme confidently using MS Project or Asta Powerproject
- Commercial management experience is desirable but not essential
- Good knowledge of health and safety legislation and CDM regulations
- SMSTS, CSCS and First Aid certifications
- A full UK driving licence
- A competitive salary / package
- A permanent role with an established, stable contractor
- Variety of commercial and industrial refurbishment schemes
- Excellent business with great reputation
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