Contracts Manager

A South West based highly respected architectural metal-work and bespoke steel fabrication specialist are looking to appoint a new Contracts Manager in Taunton.
Working across the region they provide high quality products and services to main contractors, developers, and private clients.
The role:
A senior member of the Contracts Department with overall responsibility of managing allocated projects.
With specific responsibility to liaise between the company and it's clients, to ensure contracts are fulfilled in-line with the contract requirements as to design, budget, and to the agreed programme.
To ensure Client's expectations are managed and all other departments are working to that common goal
To set a professional example both internally and externally that reflects values as a considerate contractor
A good communicator who will promote collaborative working with all other departments.
Promoting and encouraging a culture of good working practices for Health, Safety and Quality.
To promote encourage suggestions for improvements and to communicate with senior managers.
You will be based at the main office in Taunton and travel to sites throughout the South -West with a degree of remote working as required.
Commercial
Handover meeting from Estimator/commercial manager, highlighting key points for the subsequent departments and recording minutes for distribution.
Attend initial Pre-let meetings with clients to agree the contract specifics and recording minutes for distribution.
Main point of contact for client
Raising EWO's to the estimating office as variations occur and working with estimators to quote variations
Issuing Contract Records advising client of anything that could be deemed contractual.
Ensuring variations are highlighted early and instructions received
Producing and agreeing final accounts.
Agreeing costs with sub-contractors and suppliers to meet the contract budgets
Raising purchase orders for sub-contractors through the purchasing office
Agreeing final accounts
Planning
Updating ASTA power project planning on all current projects. Making changes as they occur and advising other departments of changes that might affect production and resources
Jointly agreeing the weekly allocation of labour and resources
Regular site visits to update the programme in line with changing site dates
Managing and arranging specific internal team meetings to ensure design logistics manufacturing and finishing are considered at the relevant time to ensure efficiency
Attending & reporting at weekly planning meeting
Liaising with site ops manager to plan site labour allocation
Writing method statements risk assessments and possibly lift plans
Arranging handover meetings to brief site teams
Attend site visits as required
Surveys/Design
Arranging Site surveys in conjunction with design department
Passing survey information to design department
Liaising with design manager/coordinator regarding details/method of installation
Health & Safety
Liaising with the main contractor to ensure works are planned in a safe manner to meet all requirements of the current regulations.
Reviewing all site H&S reports at the weekly (Wed) contracts meeting and actioning as necessary.
Communicating with site Operations Manager & supervisors of any shortfalls and actions
Ensuring RAMS are completed in advance of site operations and signed off with main contractors before work commences
Adhering to all PPE requirements both internally and externally to promote good safety culture
The Person:
It is likely you will have previously worked as either a Contracts Manager, Project Manager or Build Manager in a similar architectural metal-work and bespoke steel fabrication environment.
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