Company:
CV-Library
Location: Kilmarnock
Closing Date: 02/11/2024
Salary: £75,000 - £85,000 Per Annum
Hours: Full Time
Type: Permanent
Job Requirements / Description
Contracts Manager
Engineering / Construction
Location: Ayrshire
Salary: £75,000-£85,000 DOE + benefits package
Ref: GR1391
Gibson Recruitment Limited
Your New Role
National Engineering Contractor with a growing team and enviable footprint of projects across the country have a requirement for an experienced CONTRACTS MANAGER to join their team on a permanent basis.
This is an excellent opportunity to join an expanding Contractor as they extend their presence in the Scottish Construction Industry.
Responsibilities overview
· Dependant on value, oversee one or multiple sites consecutively.
· Accurately interpret and understand contract documents and construction programmes.
· Line Manager for Site Manager on site.
· Monitor project budgets, ensuring the financial objectives are met and the project is moving withing the specified budget.
· Implement cost control measures and strategies to minimise project overruns.
· Review and approve project cost changes as appropriate.
· Develop and maintain project programme and ensure milestones are met according to the payment schedule.
· Implement and maintain quality control measures to ensure construction meets construction industry standards and client expectations.
· Liaise with the Site Manager to co-ordinate the use and installation of correct materials to prevent any potential on-site issues.
· Maintain open and effective communication with clients, site teams and other stakeholders.
· Provide regular updates through written reports, photos, and meetings.
· Address and resolve any issues or concerns raised by stakeholders in a timely manner.
· Lead on project status updates via project programmes, weekly returns, and monthly reporting.
Project pre-start
· Review tender docs to ensure full understanding of scope, programme, resource allocated etc.
· Attend Internal & External Pre-Start Kick Off Meeting
· Ensure all QHSE documentation is prepared & submitted to the client in accordance with the programme.
· Agree Plant, Labour & Materials requirements in conjunction with the Plant & Labour Manager & Site Manager
· Ensure any long lead time items are procured in a timely manner.
Daily
· Daily check-in call with each Site Manager to review planned works for the day.
· Review upcoming works and ensure all of the right things are in place to prevent any delays to programme, resolve any blockers that could delay the works in priority order.
· Process any reports from site about a potential time or cost impact in conjunction with the QS.
· Check Daily Diaries & site records for any delays / additional works that needs to be communicated formally.
· Lead on project strategy, including communication to the client.
· Encourage site teams to raise positive / negative observations.
Weekly
· Update Project Programme based on actuals to date and forecast to completion, mitigating delays where possible.
· Set Up & Chair Weekly Progress Meeting, ensuring all previous actions have been closed out and minutes issued internally.
· Review labour & plant on site and raise any concerns with site team.
· Site Visit, including Weekly Site Inspection and follow up on any actions raised.
· Approval of invoices raised on your projects, ensuring that they have a PO, costs are agreed and are within budget.
· Review & approve project timesheets, for processing of wages and cost control.
Monthly
· Attend Monthly Project Review Meeting with Managing Director
· Update Project Budget based on actuals to date and forecast to completion.
· Issue Project Programme to client, including all ‘as built’ information to date.
Candidate Requirements
· Proven experience in construction project management, with a track record of successfully delivering projects.
· SMSTS or equivalent
· Good Communication and IT skills (MS suite)
· A good commercial awareness around running projects and strong technical understanding of construction methods, regulations, and materials.
· Work alongside other supporting functions to ensure site productivity is met.
· Ability to manage time efficiently between travelling to sites and carrying out the necessary tasks and managing their administrative responsibilities alongside.
· Strong Leadership with site teams
What to Do Now
Please apply now with your most up to date CV or call Graeme on the details below for more information.
If this role is not for you but you would like to have a conversation regarding your next career move, do not hesitate to give us a call, in confidence
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