My client is a leading Office Fitout / Design practice and is looking for a Contracts Manager. The role can suit either a junior to midweight candidate with some experience or an established Senior Contracts Manager.
The role:
* Lead contract administration and project management activities to deliver multiple projects simultaneously to high standards.
* Ensure client satisfaction and snag-free completion in a timely manner.
* Act as the lead for Project Management, Design Management, and Commercial Management on all projects.
* Manage projects with a value of £5-8 million per financial year.
Duties include but are not limited to:
* Maintain the highest health and safety standards, complying with all regulations.
* Understand stakeholder requirements.
* Lead project strategy, including planning, commercial propositions, and scheduling.
* Visit sites as required.
* Develop and maintain detailed project programmes with critical path analysis.
* Ensure construction programmes are understood by all parties.
* Have a strong understanding of contract forms, particularly the JCT suite, responsibilities, and opportunities.
* Issue contractual notices correctly.
* Oversee site setup.
* Lead design review meetings.
* Manage quality control processes.
* Conduct contract kick-off meetings.
* Achieve and aim to improve booked profit margins by 3%.
* Issue practical completion certificates with defect lists.
* Prepare and issue final accounts within 2 weeks of Practical Completion.
* Ensure client O&M manuals and Health & Safety files are issued at handover on the day of Practical Completion.
Attributes:
* Take ownership and lead projects confidently.
* Experience as a Contracts Manager in the D&B industry in the UK.
* Strong relationship-building skills.
* Excellent problem-solving abilities.
* Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
Benefits:
* Competitive salary.
* Clear career progression path.
* Supportive and successful team environment.
* Opportunity to be more than just an employee.
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