Small Works Contracts Manager
Working at sites across London and South East
The Company
Our client is a premier provider of construction and maintenance services for luxurious residential homes, landmark and heritage buildings, and state-of-the-art science and higher education facilities across London and the Home Counties.
Due to market interest in the newly formed small works / special projects division, the business is looking to recruit a Small Works Contracts Manager to join the team and help deliver the projects and grow the department.
The Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Yearly discretionary performance bonus
- Car allowance plus reasonable travel expenses
- 26 days annual leave per annum increasing with service plus Bank Holidays
- Private medical insurance, personal accident cover
- Pension scheme (up to 10% employer contribution)
- Reimbursement of fees for one professional body membership
- High-quality training to meet development needs and promote continuous personal development (CPD)
- Fresh fruit, a monthly team meal, social events, and long service rewards
- Cycle to work scheme, electric car leasing scheme
- Shopping, health & fitness, and trade discounts
You will be pivotal to the success of our clients new division and so must have good construction knowledge, a clear understanding of health & Safety requirements and the ability to work and make decisions under pressure.
From splendid restorations of Grade 1 heritage buildings, and exquisite country homes, to complex research labs, youll have the chance to work on an impressive range of exclusive projects and develop a world-class portfolio of work undertaken to the highest possible standards.
Our client is focused on safety and well-being in the workplace, with qualified mental health first aiders as part of their teams as well as providing an employee assistance programme providing round-the-clock support when needed.
To complement this, our client provides their people with a range of health-focused benefits, fitness discounts, volunteering, and well-being days.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone to be in at the start of the small/special work's journey to help create a fast-moving, flexible, quality-driven addition to the business.
The Role
As a Small Works Contracts Manager, you will support the successful delivery of projects and growing the new department.
As well as having operational responsibilities over our clients working supervisors, general handymen and subcontractors on various types and size projects up to 1m in value, you will assist in winning work by creating a network of new clients and a bespoke supply chain to undertake works on a small scale, as well as looking at opportunities for our client to self-deliver.
Providing direction to the Working Supervisor, youll ensure that the strategic direction of the board is implemented and exemplary levels of health, safety, quality and environmental management are delivered.
Additionally, you will:
- Manage resource allocation
- Manage and control the implementation of the plans for projects
- Ensure regular and accurate contract programme reporting
- Ensure that each project team provides regular feedback
- Ensure all projects have a document control system in place
To be considered as a Small Works Contracts Manager, you will need:
- Experience with both NEC and JCT Forms of Contract
- A high level of commercial acumen
- Good knowledge of safe systems of work and health & safety requirements
- Knowledge of construction
- Awareness and commitment to best practice
- Good knowledge of programme management and control
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- The ability to work and make decisions under pressure
- Proficiency with all MS applications and Asta Powerproject
- Willingness to obtain CSCS, SMSTS and First Aid qualifications required for the role
Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis as suitable candidates apply, so our client encourages you to apply ASAP!
Diversity & Inclusion is central to our clients core values of integrity, honesty, and fairness in their dealings with customers, staff, subcontractors, and suppliers.
Our clients Diversity and Inclusion journey is constantly evolving to remain aligned with the external environment. Their D&I roadmap is designed to challenge thinking and celebrate a diverse workforce. It includes improving the gender balance within the industry, improving awareness, and encouraging conversation through regular forums and events.
So, if you want to develop a unique career in this engaging role as a Small Works Contracts Manager, please apply via the button shown. Your application, CV review and interview will be conducted by our clients employees.
