Job Description
Job Reference: RACM120526
Job Title: Contracts Manager (Construction)
Salary: £Competitive DOE + excellent benefits package
Location: Co. Tyrone, Northern Ireland
Contracts Manager
Are you looking for a Contracts Manager role? Interested in working for a leading Main Contractor that deliver high quality construction projects?
VANRATH are recruiting a Contracts Manager to work for a leading Main Contractor, overseeing residential and commercial projects in Northern Ireland.
Remuneration:
£Competitive DOE + excellent benefits package
What's in it for you?
Competitive salary with performance-based bonuses
Company vehicle or car allowance
Private medical & life insurance
Additional holidays & service awards
Hybrid Working
Opportunities for career growth, training, support for professional development and membership
Social and team building events
Client
Our client is a leading Civil Engineering and Building company delivering high quality construction projects across the UK and Ireland. Innovation, quality, integrity and professionalism are the cornerstones of the business which is renowned for its personal, hands on style.
Overview of Role:
Compliance: ensure that all contracts comply with legal and regulatory requirements governing construction projects, including environmental regulations, health and safety standards, making sure safe systems of work are planned and implemented on assigned projects
Quality Assurance: ensure detailed project programmes are drawn up and adhered to on assigned projects and to regularly report progress against these. Ensure that contractors and suppliers adhere to quality standards and specifications outlined in contracts, conducting site support, inspections and audits as necessary
Contract Administration: oversee the administration of contracts throughout their lifecycle, including document management, change order management, and dispute resolution. Where applicable, take the lead in design management, buildability review and technical support on design and build projects
External stakeholders - manage the allocation of trades and labour, employed and sub-contracted, ensuring efficient and cost-effective use of resources on assigned projects. Attend sub-contractor and client meetings, liaise with government agencies, regulatory bodies, and community representatives as required
Internal stakeholders - work with site teams, procurement and finance departments, ensuring a positive working relationship is established and maintained
Site Team Management: manage the site team on assigned projects, including their recruitment, performance management, training and development
Budgeting and Cost Control: work closely with the site manager and commercial manager to develop and manage budgets for contracts, monitoring expenses and ensuring that projects stay within budgetary constraints
Performance Evaluation: evaluate the performance of contractors and vendors, tracking key performance indicators (KPIs) and ensuring that contractual obligations are met satisfactorily. Taking ownership of projects
Continuous Improvement: identify opportunities for process improvement and optimisation in contract management practices, implementing best practices to enhance efficiency and effectiveness
Maintain the Integrated Management System (IMS): maintain the IMS requirements, policies, and procedures
To undertake any other duties as necessary
The Ideal Person:
Degree qualified or other relevant qualifications
Extensive experience working in the Construction industry
Track record overseeing residential and commercial projects
Proven success achieving and exceeding financial and programme targets
Knowledge and experience of PCSA stage, JCT contracts, PWC and NEC contracting
Numeracy and IT skills including MS Office and Auto CAD
Able to use your own initiative, taking accountability and responsibility for projects from start to finish
Recognised industry training certificates and a full driving licence
For further information on this vacancy, or any other Built Environment job in Belfast or wider Northern Ireland, please apply via the link below or contact Robert Apps for a confidential discussion
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