Contracts Manager - Permanent - Preston (PR4) - up to £50k per annum (DOE)
Forrest Recruitment are working with an award-winning company who have a brilliant reputation in their field. They are seeking an experienced Contract Manager with construction experience to join their team. The role involves visiting client sites, conducting surveys, taking photographs, preparing reports, speaking to insurance companies and overseeing the work to completion. This is very busy role with managing up to 6 different jobs a week, your duties will include:
Identifying clients needs
Implementing work processes (health & safety) to the clients requirements
Liaising effectively and regularly with the client and the loss adjuster at all times ensuring that all office files are up to date
Establishing and maintaining the trust and support of customers
Communicating effectively and assertively with customers, contractors, site operatives and colleagues
Minimising conflict by showing integrity and fairness in decision making
Assigning staff to jobs
Allocating apprentices correctly to give an opportunity to be mentored continuously in conjunction with the Managing Director.
Dealing with poor team performance, disciplinary and grievance issues in conjunction with the Managing Director
Agreeing and working to service level agreements as required by all clients
Keeping accurate records to maintain high standards
Submitting final accounts promptly and efficiently
Chasing, where necessary, any outstanding debt applicable to your specific works
Prioritising objectives and scheduling work to make best use of time and resources
Ensuring weekly meetings to maintain continuity of works.
Estimating time required for activities that is realistic and allows for unforeseen circumstances
Minimising unhelpful interruptions to and digressions from planned work
Regularly reviewing progress and re-scheduling in order to meet planned objectives
Working hours:
Monday to Friday
40 hours a week
To be successful for this role you will be an experienced Construction Contract Manager, ideally with subsidence knowledge. Qualification would be an advantage (MCIOB or RICS) but not essential.
Company Benefits: 20 days holiday+BH (rises after 5 years) EOT/bonus scheme, free parking, company car/fuel allowance and company pension.
For further information about these opportunities, please call Leanne at Forrest Recruitment for a confidential discussion 01942 825285. Alternatively, please forward your CV for immediate consideration, I look forward to hearing from you.
Please note that due to the high volume of applications we receive, only those successfully shortlisted for the role will be personally contacted.
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