Overview

We are currently recruiting for a Contracts Manager on behalf of a national Refurbishment and Fit-out Contractor based in Essex.

The Contracts Manager will be responsible for multiple refurb and fit-out projects throughout the South East valued up to £250k.

Role Description

• Oversee refurb and fit-out projects up to a value of £250k.
• Liaise with clients to ensure satisfaction
• Attend site meetings
• Manage multiple projects at any one time.
• Must be able to review technical drawings for variations, valuations and take offs
• Preparing documents from tender and contract
• Advising on procurement strategy
• Cost control
• Valuing completed work and arranging payments
• Understanding the implications of health and safety regulations;
• Feasibility studies of client requests
• Allocating upcoming work to contractors
• Prepare contract documents e.g. method statements and risk assessments
• Carry out site visits and surveys
• Prepare handover documents.
• Manage contract costs and variations including procurement

Skills & Attributes

• Degree qualified in a Construction Or Engineering discipline is desirable but not essential.
• Previous experience managing multiple refurb and fit-out projects.
• Excellent commercial acumen
• Previous demonstrable experience in a contracts manager role
• Experience in surveying and quoting for small and large works desirable
• Experience in managing a team
• Working knowledge of current Health and Safety Legislation
• Experience in commercial and industrial sectors
• IT literate, e.g. proficient in MS Word, Outlook, Excel or similar
• Full driving license