Contracts Manager
Northamptonshire
Permanent
£Negotiable depending on experience
Client
My Client is a leading UK house builder and, due to considerably increased units, is recruiting a Contracts Manager for one of their sites in Northamptonshire. This leading house builder produces a wide range of homes for first‑time buyers and Housing Associations across the Country, offering all‑inclusive specifications.
Role
Reporting to the Construction Director, you will be responsible for the daily management of a busy new‑build housing development, ensuring properties are built to a high standard within budget and programme. You will be the number one person on site and, with support from the Construction & Commercial teams, will help push the site to completion and hand over.
Duties
* Ensure visitors are aware of the company Health & Safety Policy and that they are accompanied by a company representative.
* Ensure that company Health & Safety policies and procedures are strictly adhered to.
* Maintain and produce, on request, up‑to‑date Health & Safety records.
* Ensure all Environmental and Waste Management policies are adhered to.
* Ensure that all staff, sub‑contractors and visitors to the site are appropriately inducted.
* Fully cooperate with the company's Customer Care & Satisfaction policy & procedures.
* Provide training, coaching, appraisal and support to improve the performance of directly employed site staff.
* Take ownership of agreed build programmes at pre‑start meetings, accepting and checking the full build package handed over at this meeting.
* Deliver all aspects of production requirements in strict accordance with relevant technical and planning documentation provided.
* Conform to building regulations and warranty providers' requirements (NHBC & LABC).
* Ensure cost‑effective production in line with development budgets by ensuring that the work undertaken is in full accordance with the cost provision allocated.
* Organise regular site production meetings, pre‑plan and ensure efficient usage of all resources, including labour, sub‑contractors, plant and materials.
* Ensure accurate production/progress returns are updated and sent to the Construction Manager.
* Attend and minute a weekly Sales/Construction Meeting.
* Ensure the quality of finished product and thoroughly inspect and snag each plot prior to each NHBC key stage inspection.
* Ensure all site administration is carried out in accordance with head office requirements.
Skills & Experience Required
* Proven track record of project managing volume house building sites.
* Experience within timber‑frame developments.
* Up‑to‑date and relevant knowledge of building legislation.
* Relevant qualifications including CSCS Managers Card, SMSTS and First Aid.
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