Shopfitting Contracts Manager
We are currently looking for a Contracts Manager to join an established and growing shopfitting and interior fit out contractor. The Contracts Manager will coordinate all aspects of projects allocated to them including programme, purchasing, key stakeholder and sub-contractor engagement, cost management, risk management and implementing H&S on site. This is a fantastic opportunity for the right person looking for a challenging and varied role within a successful, growing company. You’ll work on interesting and high-end fit outs, from pre-start to completion, providing clients with a professional service to the highest of standards
Responsibilities
Overall, the Contracts Manager is responsible for delivery of the assigned project on schedule, within budget and meeting the expectations of the client. Additionally, the Contracts Manager has a responsibility to provide a positive experience for the people working on their project team as well as reporting to the Project Director.
The detailed responsibilities include:
Extraction of information from construction drawings
Development and implementation of project programme
Appointment of Sub-Contractors as advised by the Project Director and Estimator
Management of the procurement process for the project and site labour
Conducting pre-start meetings and weekly site meetings
Ensure liaison with Site Manager that construction complies with current Building Regulations
Management and reporting of all project costs, variations and performance against the budget
Management of site Health & Safety in line with current regulations including CDM and company policy. This includes conducting weekly site inspections, reporting to the company management team
Reporting on all aspects of the project to the MD in a weekly progress meeting
Ability to confidently build strong working relationships with clients and key stakeholders
Review Site Managers’ weekly progress and status reports and liaise with other Department Heads to resolve any delays or issues identified
Manage risk and contingency planning; report where necessary
Liaise with the Technical and Design Departments to consider cost effective construction processes at both the design and construction phasesQualities and Experience:
Essential
3 – 5 years Shopfitting experience
A natural and engaging management and communication style
Ability to develop trusting, sustainable and robust relationships both internally and externally
IT literate particularly in MS Office applications (Outlook, Word, Projects and Excel)
Excellent organisational and programme management ability
Construction programme management experience
Commercial Awareness
The ability to establish and implement a team culture within their assigned project
Commitment to excellence and success
The ability to motivate and lead a team
Through knowledge of health, safety and environmental legislation you will be able to minimise risk through developing and endorsing safe operating processes
Ability to plan and make decisions, take accountability for and can justify decisions, ensuring teams deliver on those decisions
Ability to work effectively without close supervision and direction
Professional, proactive, friendly and flexible approach to your work
Confident in managing multiple tasks, using initiative and judgement to take ownership for their successful completionDesirable
Project management experience within the construction industry
First Aid qualifiedPoints of Appeal
Competitive Salary
Company car or car allowance
Ongoing training and development