The Role
Reports to: Contracts Manager
Job Overview
1. Support the delivery of B&F’s business vision, goals, and strategy by managing construction projects from handover to final completion.
2. Take responsibility for safe, efficient and high-quality project delivery, ensuring that programmes are met, costs are controlled, and client expectations are exceeded.
3. Maintain professional and collaborative relationships with clients, consultants, and subcontractors, and uphold B&F’s standards in health and safety, technical delivery, and team performance.
Key Areas of Responsibility
Customer Relationships & Communication
4. Establish and maintain strong working relationships with clients, consultants, and stakeholders.
5. Represent B&F professionally at all times and act as the key point of contact for your project.
6. Attend and contribute to regular client and site meetings, ensuring clear, open communication throughout the project lifecycle.
7. Issue timely reports and updates, including monthly site progress reports and completion communications.
8. Ensure all instructions, queries and requests are recorded and responded to, including RFIs and CVIs.
Managerial
9. Take ownership of the project following handover from Estimating.
10. Plan, coordinate and oversee daily site activities and subcontractor performance.
11. Manage Supervisors and site teams to ensure quality, safety, and productivity are maintained.
12. Ensure Social Value commitments are understood and delivered across projects, promoting community engagement, local employment, and environmental responsibility in line with client and company expectations.
13. Promote a positive health and safety culture, ensuring compliance with B&F’s Safety Strategy and site-specific RAMS.
14. Support and mentor junior team members, contributing to their development.
15. Ensure the project aligns with B&F’s IMS processes, and contribute to continuous improvement.
Financial
16. Lead the procurement of labour, materials, plant, and subcontractors in line with programme requirements and commercial targets, ensuring quality and value for money.
17. Work with the QS to ensure accurate forecasting and effective cost control throughout the project.
18. Support the commercial team in managing change control, issuing and agreeing variations, and submitting applications for payment.
19. Provide project cost updates for monthly financial reviews.
20. Contribute to project Profit Enhancement Plans where required.
Technical
21. Manage all elements of the M&E installation to ensure technical compliance and quality workmanship.
22. Lead co-ordination activities and attend design meetings where needed.
23. Ensure design release aligns with programme milestones, including BWIC, coordination and record drawings.
24. Compile O&M manuals and ensure technical close-out and handover are achieved to a high standard.
Contractual
25. Understand and comply with project contract terms and obligations.
26. Ensure timely issue of key project documentation including start letters, health & safety files, and completion letters.
27. Maintain accurate records and documentation throughout the life of the project.
Programming & Planning
28. Produce, maintain, and communicate a clear and achievable project programme.
Monitor progress against programme and update stakeholders regularly.
29. Identify key construction milestones and align B&F’s work accordingly.
Highlight and mitigate risks to programme delivery, escalating issues promptly when required.
Requirements
Minimum:
30. Relevant mechanical, electrical, or building services qualification.
31. Five or more years’ experience in a relevant trade or project management role.
32. Previous experience managing M&E projects within a contracting environment.
33. SMSTS Qualification.
34. Asbestos Awareness training.
35. CSCS Card relevant to position.
Desirable:
First Aid at Work certification.
At all times, you represent the Company and are expected to conduct yourself in accordance with Our Values: Professional – Dynamic – Responsible.
Package
36. Competitive salary
37. Company car / car allowance / fuel card
38. 25 days holiday (up to 30 days with service) plus bank holidays
39. Private healthcare scheme and life insurance
40. Pension scheme with 5.5% employer contribution
41. Enhanced maternity and adoption policy – 13 weeks full pay followed by 26 weeks at SMP
42. Enhanced paternity policy – 2 weeks full pay (available as consecutive weeks or flexible instalments)
43. Employee owned business
44. Flexible holiday scheme
45. An excellent working environment, opportunities for career progression and further technical and personal development