Construction Contracts Manager

Contracts Manager required in East London / Essex

GVR Solutions are currently representing a well-established main contractor, based in Essex, who are currently in the market for an experienced Contracts Manager to join their team. As a business they mainly work within the Housing Association sector providing planned and reactive maintenance services.

The Contracts Managers main duties will include:

• To be responsible for the implementation of the Health and Safety policy of the Company
• To take full ownership for the project, and the projects expectations
• To keep accurate records and effectively communicate all relevant information
• To take advantage of opportunities to develop oneself & others
• To comply in all regards with the company’s objectives & process’ in relation to quality assurance procedures and systems
• To liaise with the Customers to ensure that projects run as smoothly as possible.
• To delegate and communicate efficiently and effectively
• To operate in a confidential and professional manner
• To work in a pro-active manner and adopt a solution management approach
• To take advantage of opportunities to develop oneself
• To manage one’s own time to achieve objectives
• To induct all new employees to ensure that their abilities reflect the standards
• Establish effective working relationships between other Contracts Managers, Supervisors, Subcontractors and Operatives
• To be responsible for identifying the training and development needs of your

Contracts Manager skills and qualifications:

• Experience working on planned and reactive maintenance projects
• Experience working on framework contracts
• Experience working on refurbishment contracts
• IT literacy including Word, Excel & Email (Good level)
• Minimum HNC or HND qualification or NVQ Level 6 minimum
• Verbal & Written communication skills
• Excellent Health & Safety Skills
• Good Numeracy
• Analytical & problem-Solving Skills
• Effective Meetings
• Negotiation Skills
• Objective setting
• Recruitment and Selection
• Appraisal Skills
• CSCS Black Card Holder
• First Aid qualifications are ideal
• A degree/HNC in a related subject would be advantageous
• 5-day CITB Health & Safety Qualification

If you are interested in the above Contracts Manager position, then please get in touch.