Trainee Contract Manager

Job Title: Trainee Contract Manager

Location: SG1 4QX - Stevenage, Hertfordshire

Salary: Competitive

Job Type: Full time, Permanent

Working Hours:40 Hours Per Week, Monday to Friday 08:00 - 17:00

About us:

Garrard Building and Construction Ltd is a family run construction company established in 1946. The Company specialises in building repair and renovation to domestic and commercial properties within an approximate 50-mile radius of our offices in Stevenage, Hertfordshire.

We are a specialist construction and property repair company delivering insured building repairs on behalf of insurers, loss adjusters, housing providers, and private clients. Our projects range from minor reinstatement works to major property repairs following subsidence, fire, flood, escape of water, impact, and other insured events. We pride ourselves on delivering high-quality repairs, excellent customer service, and efficient project management.

About the Role:

The Assistant Contract Manager will provide administrative, operational, and project support to multiple Contract Managers and repair teams across a portfolio of insured building repair projects. The role is ideal for an organised and proactive individual looking to develop a career in construction management, insurance reinstatement, and project delivery.

The successful candidate will assist in coordinating projects from instruction through to completion, ensuring works are delivered safely, efficiently, within budget, and to the required quality standards while maintaining excellent communication with clients, customers, subcontractors and suppliers.

Career Development

This role offers an excellent opportunity to develop within a growing construction business, with progression opportunities into Contract Management, Project Management, Surveying, or Operations Management roles.

Main Duties & Responsibilities:

Contract & Project Support

Provide day-to-day support to Contract Managers across multiple live projects
Assist with planning, scheduling, and coordinating repair works
Monitor project progress and update internal management systems
Support the preparation of work programmes and project documentation
Assist in managing project costs and monitoring budgets
Help ensure projects are completed within agreed timescales and service level agreementsClient & Stakeholder Communication

Act as a point of contact for clients, customers, loss adjusters, and subcontractors
Provide regular updates regarding project progress
Respond to customer queries and assist in resolving issues promptly
Support the management of customer expectations throughout the repair processCommercial & Administrative Duties

Raise purchase orders and subcontractor instructions
Assist with valuations, variations, and invoicing processes
Maintain accurate project records and documentation
Support the preparation of reports and performance data
Ensure all project files are up to date and compliantHealth, Safety & Compliance

Assist in ensuring projects comply with company health and safety procedures
Maintain records relating to risk assessments, method statements, and site documentation
Support compliance with company policies, insurance requirements, and industry regulations
Promote safe working practices across all projectsOperational Support

Assist with general project administration
Assist with material ordering and delivery schedules
Support site inspections and quality control processes where required
Work collaboratively with all other team membersAbout you:

Essential

Previous experience in an administrative, coordinator, assistant project management, or construction support role
Strong organisational and time management skills
Excellent communication and customer service abilities
Good IT skills including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities simultaneously
Strong attention to detail and accuracy
Full UK driving licenceDesirable

Experience within construction, property maintenance, facilities management, or insurance reinstatement
Knowledge of insured building repairs and claims processes
Understanding of construction contracts and project management principles
Experience using job management or construction software systemsPersonal Attributes

Professional and customer-focused
Proactive and willing to learn
Able to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
Strong problem-solving skills
Adaptable and capable of working in a fast-paced environment
Positive attitude with a commitment to delivering excellent serviceBenefits:

The benefits package includes a standard entitlement of 20 days paid holiday per year (in addition to the 8 UK Bank and Public holidays) and access to a pension scheme following a qualifying period.

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The Company is committed to diversity and equality of opportunity for all and is opposed to any form of less favourable treatment and harassment on the grounds of all the 'protected characteristics' as identified by the Equality Act 2010.

Candidates with experience or relevant job titles of; Project Coordinator, Site Administrator, Construction Planner, Insurance Reinstatement, Property Maintenance Coordinator, Assistant Contracts Manager, Building Repair Coordination, Works Scheduler, Subcontractor Management, Claims Handling, Construction Admin, Facilities Coordinator, Project Support Assistant, RAMS (Risk Assessments & Method Statements), and Building Services Coordinator may also be considered for this role