Contracts Manager

Construction Logistics Group is looking for a Contracts Manager

Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate will have a professional, pro-active approach. You will be an effective communicator and have experience in negotiating, both internally and externally with customers. This role would suit a candidate with an organised and methodical nature who is happy to work individually and as part of the wider project team.

Key Deliverables

Your main responsibilities would be to:

* Oversee and manage your projects from a commercial and operational perspective

* Meet with clients to understand what they wa

* Put together plans and estimates, including budgets and timescales

* Prepare and present documents for tenders

* Place orders and instruct trade contractors. (Including compiling subcontracts/works, contracts/trade contracts)

* Handle receipt and distribution of drawings and other relevant information and maintain control

* Review and compile Health and Safety Method and Risk Assessments

* Prepare, submit and agree monthly valuations

* Preparation of periodic valuations for work completed to date with trade contractors and the client

* Instruct accounts to pay subcontractors and suppliers

* Prepare and manage the close out of the financial account and retention releases

* Prepare final account reconciliation (CVR), update computerised cost control system and help to prepare the monthly cost and progress report for contracts manager responsible

* Maintain and promote client relationships

* Attend Site meetings with Directors and assist with social events as required.

* prepare and present documents for tenders

* supply information to resolve disputes if they arise

* identify areas for improvement in existing contracting processes

* Review and assist with the payroll

* Assist with winning new work

These responsibilities are not exhaustive and may charge at the discretion of the company.

Reporting to Operations Directors & Commercial Director

Working Hours: Monday – Friday 8am – 5pm Saturday – accessible by mobile (hours will need to be flexible)

You will have an office base but make regular site and client visits. This might involve travel to sites within the region, or nationally or internationally, depending on the construction project.

A driving license is often required.

Main Purpose of the Job

Assist with all procurement, delivery and financial aspects of the project working closely with the Contracts managers and Directors