I am currently recruiting on behalf of a privately own construction company that specialize in undertaking groundworks, basements and reinforced concrete projects who are currently looking for a Contracts Manager to join their team in the Hampshire area.
This will be to manage projects and teams on projects throughout the South of England.
The salary is up to £90,000 per annum (depending on experience) plus a Fantastic Benefits Package, Company Van & Fuel Card.
You will be reporting directly to the Operations Manager
Key Responsibilities required for this position include:
* Ensuring the successful delivery of multiple projects (at least 4 at one time) and provide continuous live operational support for all labour, plant, material, subcontractor and client needs.
* Responsible for projects to achieve safety, quality, programme and commercial targets
* Understand all aspects of the projects before work on site starts
* Promote and retain positive client relationships
Health & Safety:
* Actively promote Health, Safety and Environmental issue,, ensuring all sites are operated to the highest standards.
* Prepare and/or have prepared all documentation required for the project to include where necessary; Construction Phase Plan, Method Statements, Risk assessments, COSHH Assessments, Project Manual,
* Compile all necessary information for the main project Health and Safety file including O&M Manuals, submit as required and signed off by the Client. Ensure all company policies and procedures are being followed; dust, noise, HAV’s etc…
* Carry out a safety inspection on every visit, action all findings immediately.
Programme:
* To oversee production on site via site managers and other team members. To always deliver projects on time, and accurately report current position on programmes.
* Working with the site management team develop a short-term detailed programme (min 4 weeks), with all works fully planned. This is to be updated every week, with action lists for Labour, Plant,
* Assess current and future labour requirements – Discuss at weekly operational meetings.
* Interact with all other departments positively ensuring all needs of the projects are met. Commercial, Plant, Buying, accounts, HR, Training, Etc.
Operational:
* Schedule and attend repeat Weekly Progress Meetings with clients and our site management. All key information needs to be recorded weekly and a copy saved on the company’s Site folder each week and issued to our client. (very important!)
* Set up Site Manager to plan works before project commences to go through all drawings, detail and specification to create labour, plant, materials lists, to ensure site is set up
* To manage and control mobile gangs i.e. engineers, concrete gangs, paving, tarmac gangs. Managing their day to day needs and forward workloads.
* Ensure site management inducts every operative to the company induction. To fully plan all works and tasks on site at least 4 weeks ahead updated every week. Ensure every day is productive.
* Check and ensure the following on every site visit. All operatives have been inducted, the correct drawing register and drawings are being used, tasks are being carried out to our Safe System of Works, all permits are in place, plant is inspected ACCESS, PUWER & LOLER, QMP being followed, Toolbox talks are being carried out, appropriate signage is in place, safety equipment being used, making good being closely followed behind works and any NCR’s actioned.
* Ensure Temporary works designs are in place and fit for use well in advance of being required.
* Ensure Lift Plans (including Excavators) are in place and being followed on every visit.
* Attend Mandatory weekly meetings at head office for labour and plant resource and planning, coming equipped with required information.
Key Skills & Experience required for the position include:
* Experience and knowledge of Groundworks, Basements & Reinforced Concrete
* Temporary Works knowledge and understanding (TWS/TWC)
* CSCS Card
* Excellent timekeeping skills and ability to ensure deadlines are met
* Great listening, organizational and communication skills – f2f, via the phone & email
* Be IT Literate and experience using Microsoft & Bluebeam
* Ability to work in a team and independently.
* Strong technical ability - good working knowledge of building and construction
* Full UK Driving License
* Right to work in the UK
Minimum of 45 Hours Per Week.
If you are interested then please apply now alternatively contact Jess Angel on the contact details below