Contracts Manager

Contracts Manager - Hospitality / Fit-Out
Exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Contracts Manager who has a demonstrable track-record of success managing multiple projects ideally within a hospitality environment. As a Contracts Manager you will be responsible for managing various projectsat one time for some of the leading hospitality, Restaurant, leisure and retail brands in the UK.
THE COMPANY
Our client is a North-West based business and is one of the country's leading restaurant, design and build companies, based in the North West. They work with some of the UK's leading restaurant and hospitality brands and continue to evolve and innovate. Theyhave specialist divisions providing bespoke design and interior refurbishment for bars & counters, furniture & fittings, right through to commercial kitchens.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- To be project lead on all site projects to ensure the successful deliver of contracts, to the highest quality, on time, snag free and in safe manner
- To procure all required sub-contract trades / materials supplies / plant / equipment / etc necessary to undertake the successful delivery of the project
- To obtain competitive prices on labour / materials as required
- Regular visits to sites nationwide as required throughout the duration of the project
- Close co-ordination and, where required, coaching of Site Managers to ensure the smooth and strong delivery of all projects
- Liaising with the Company H&S Advisors as required
- Preparation of Construction Phase Health & Safety Plans / Risk Assessments / Method Statements and monitoring of same throughout the project
- Assisting the Project Co-Ordinator with the compilation and issue of Operation & Maintenance Manuals on handover to Clients
- Management of H&S standards on site in tandem with the Site Management Teams
- Liaison with Design Teams to ensure all required project information available for site construction teams
- Liaison with statutory authorities to ensure all works achieve statutory compliance
- Attend contract handover meetings to receive briefing from the Estimating & Sales Teams to understand full extent of the works and the costs agreed for these to be undertaken for, both to the Client and from our delivery partners
- Ensuring that formal instructions are received from Clients at all times for all required and additional works
- Assisting in managing all subcontractor payments and valuations including variations
- Ensuring all retentions are claimed
- Pricing of repeat / additional works as required
- Knowledge & understanding of our obligations under the terms of the Building Contract.
- Ensuring that the terms and conditions of contractor's orders are agreed.
- Providing cash flows for each project, updated weekly and copied to the Head of Contracts, Commercial Director and Finance Director
- Developing relationships with clients / supply chain / professional team
- Expected to be in the office as required (1-2 days every 2 weeks)
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE
- Have a minimum of 3 years continuous and current experience within a similar role
- Main contractor background, ideally with significant experience with design and build fit outs
- Full UK driving licence
- Ability to travel when required throughout the UK to attend site visits, project meetings, etc.
- Understanding of M&E installations desirable
- Knowledge of Health & Safety procedures
- Ability to manage multiple projects and tasks
- Excellent communication skills - written and verbal
- Be computer literate and fully conversant with MS Word / Excel / Outlook / Powerpoint
- Able to encourage, mentor and coach other members within the Team
- Team player
- Problem solver
- Positive and proactive
- Innovative, creative and open minded
- Personable, friendly, approachable, motivated and flexible
- Organised and meticulous in the detail
- Ability to listen and communicate with all levels and treat others with respect
EXPERIENCE
- Basic Salary £55,000-£55,000 + (OTE £60k-£70k)
- Car allowance
- Hours 40 basic however will need to be flexible around the needs of the business
- Company pension
*Due to expected large number of responses we will unfortunately be unable to reply to all applicants*