Assistant Contracts Manager
Salary: Up to £35,000 per annum (depending on experience
Hours: Monday to Friday, 7:30am – 4:45pm (Friday finish at 4:30pm)
Location: Sidcup office and site-based (approximately 50/50 split)
Oue client is looking for a proactive and organised assistant contracts manager to support the delivery of live projects across both office and site environments. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build a career in contracts or project management within a supportive and hands-on team.
The role will be split approximately 50% office-based and 50% site-based, offering real variety and exposure to all aspects of project delivery. Full training will be provided where required.
Key Responsibilities
Office-Based Duties
* Handling telephone calls and emails with clients, operatives, subcontractors and suppliers
* Booking in jobs and assisting with programmes of works
* Preparing quotes for clients following site visits (training provided)
* Ordering materials and coordinating deliveries
* Assisting Contracts Managers with the day-to-day administration of live projects
* Updating project trackers, reports and internal systems (training provided)
* Assisting with health & safety documentation, including RAMS and compliance records
Site-Based Duties
* Driving to site to meet operatives and clients
* Attending site visits and carrying out site surveys
* Supporting Site Managers and Contracts Managers on live projects
* Monitoring progress against programme and reporting back to the office
* Liaising with operatives and subcontractors on site
* Assisting with health & safety requirements on site, including basic inspections
About You
* Well organised with strong communication skills
* Comfortable working both in an office environment and on construction sites
* Confident dealing with clients, suppliers and subcontractors
* Able to manage multiple tasks and priorities effectively
* IT literate with a willingness to learn new systems
* A full UK driving licence is essential
Previous experience in construction, maintenance or a similar environment would be beneficial, but not essential, as training will be provided.
If this sounds like the role for you, apply now!
* Braundton Consulting is a recruitment agency recruiting on behalf of a client.