APR Group LTD
Contracts Manager
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Location
London and surrounding counties
Salary
Competitive salary (dependent on experience) + travel expenses + pension + bonus
About the company
We are a growing specialist subcontractor delivering demolition, enabling works, groundworks, reinforced concrete structures, drainage, cut and carve, temporary works and associated construction services across commercial, residential and industrial sectors. Due to continued growth, we are looking to recruit a Contracts Manager. This role would also suit a Senior Site Engineer or Project Engineer looking to take the next step into contract management.
The Role
The successful candidate will take responsibility for the delivery of multiple projects from pre-construction through to completion, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on programme, within budget and to the highest quality standards. Working closely with the Directors, Project Managers, Site Managers and Sub-Contractors, you will oversee all operational aspects of each contract while maintaining excellent client relationships.
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Key Responsibilities
- Manage multiple construction projects simultaneously.
- Lead project delivery from award through to completion.
- Produce and monitor construction programmes.
- Ensure projects are delivered safely and in accordance with company procedures.
- Review drawings, specifications
- Coordinate labour, plant, materials and subcontractors.
- Attend client, design team and progress meetings.
- Monitor project costs alongside Directors
- Ensure quality assurance procedures are followed.
- Oversee site teams including Site Managers, Engineers and Supervisors.
- Ensure all RAMS, permits and construction documentation are completed.
- Maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants and suppliers.
Essential Requirements
- Previous experience within groundworks, demolition and reinforced concrete construction.
- Excellent understanding of construction sequencing and methodology.
- Strong commercial awareness.
- Ability to manage multiple live projects.
- Excellent organisational and communication skills.
- Full UK driving licence.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office.
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Ideal Candidate
We are particularly interested in candidates who have progressed through an engineering background, including:
- Site Engineer
- Senior Engineer
- Project Engineer
- Construction Engineer
and are looking to develop into a Contracts Manager role.
Candidates should have practical experience in:
- Groundworks
- Demolition
- Reinforced concrete structures
- Drainage
- Foundations
- Temporary works
- Cut and carve projects
- Structural alterations
- Steelwork installation
Preferred Qualifications
- Degree or HNC/HND in Civil Engineering or Construction Management.
- SMSTS.
- CSCS Black or White Card.
- First Aid at Work.
- Temporary Works Coordinator (desirable).
- NEBOSH or IOSH (desirable).
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