Contracts Manager

Location : East London
Salary : £40K+ doe
Vacancy type : Permanent
Vacancy ID : 42302

Our client is an Award winning landscaping company that specialises in high-end, bespoke landscaping projects, we can also assist with large multi-phase landscape installations and smaller specialised requirements too. Their extensive experience enables them to effectively deliver smaller projects focusing on value for money, right the way up to large commercial multi-phase installations. They remain focused on quality without compromise thanks to their exceptional landscaping team.

Purpose:

This role will ensure the company consistently provides clients with the best possible services, by providing a simpler, more efficient route whatever the project.

Location:

Site (90%) and Office based (10%)

Key Tasks

• Maintain an in-depth knowledge of active projects including, the scope of works, programme, tender documentation and contract particulars
• Production of contract programmes; monitoring, amending and updating project operations accordingly and advising of any potential delays to the senior management and client team
• Ensuring that projects are managed effectively and safely to comply with all aspects of the current health and safety regulations
• Preparation of Method Statements and Risk Assessments
• Leading the supervisors in presenting and mentoring on the delivery of toolbox talks
• Ensuring that sites are managed in a clean, safe and tidy manner
• Assist the QS department when orders are being placed.
• Mentoring others in the adherence to company procedures and quality practices
• Managing the quality of the delivery of the projects to ensure that the good name of and the reputation of the Company is maintained and enhanced
• Promotion of the Company at all times
• Work closely with QS department to ensure margins are met
• Negotiation with clients / potential clients
• Workforce management
• Assisting with plans and estimates, including budgets and timescales
• Contributing to work planning, and briefing project teams, contractors and suppliers
• Ensuring communications between all employees including management

Qualifications required:

• ·         Valid CSCS Card â?? Management
• ·         SMSTS (Essential)
• ·         First Aid (Essential)

Experience and knowledge:

• ·                         Previous management experience is essential
• ·                           Excellent communication skills
• ·                           Computer literate in all Microsoft office applications (Word, Outlook, Excel, Project and PowerPoint)
• ·                           Experience within Landscaping and/or Construction Industry

Attitude and skills:

• ·                           Highly organised and professional in approach with a keen eye for detail
• ·                           Assertive and proactive in thinking and approach
• ·                           Robust, committed and commercially minded
• ·                           Flexible and able to adapt to the needs of continuously shifting goals
• ·                           Excellent interpersonal skills with all levels both internally and externally

Please quote 42302 when speaking with one of our consultants.