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Junior Contracts Manager (Construction & Stone Company)
Location: Battlesbridge, Essex
Full-time, Permanent
Responsibilities:
As a Contracts Manager, you will be reporting to the Senior Contracts Managers and Directors and working in conjunction with a core team.
The roles and responsibilities are, but not limited to:
- Develop a thorough understanding of the project
- From point of handover, organise your given projects
- Procurement of materials and equipment etc
- Prepare and monitor Construction phase programmes
- Enforce and maintain health and safety protocols
- Selection of and approval of Sub-contractor RAMS etc
- Checking and maintaining quality on site
- Preparation and attendance at site/client meetings
- Maintain the job files with all correspondence etc
- Overcome challenges on site proactively if needed
- Fulfil your role as part of a team
The role is site and office-based and involves regular travel to and from sites. A full driving licence is therefore essential.
Experience/skills Desired:
- 2+ years' previous experience in a similar role is essential
- Must have a good knowledge of a wide range of trades
- HND/HNC or equivalent qualification preferred
- Good oral and written communication skills
- Excellent literary/numeracy skills, capable knowledge of Outlook/Word/Excel/Project (or similar planning software)
- Experience in restoration/heritage works is beneficial
- Training will be provided
Interpersonal skills:
- Excellent time and people management skills
- Self-motivated and a pro-active approach is essential
- Must work well as part of a team
- Good organisational skills with ability to produce clear documentation to colleagues or clients alike.
- Attention to detail to achieve work of top quality
Monday to Friday, occasional weekend work
Competitive Salary + package (neg for the right candidate)
Range £25-£35,000 p.a.
COVID-19 considerations: Interviews will be held at the Head Office.
All attendees to the offices are currently required to observe PPE and social distancing requirements.
Send your full up-to-date CV to:
sara.geyer@universalstone.co.uk
Feel free to contact us directly to find out more details about this role.