Contracts Manager

1 month ago


West Sussex, United Kingdom McCarthy and Stone Full time

About You

We are looking to recruit an individual who has extensive experience of managing apartment build programmes and managing key KPIs across a number of sites in West Sussex. You will have the ability to lead and influence at all levels, a successful proven track record of delivering outstanding results and a proactive approach to risk management and health and safety leadership.

To be successful in the role you will already be in a senior operational site role and have experience in successfully managing project teams and must possess excellent project/programme management skills and have commercial awareness appropriate for the level of the role.

As Contracts Manager you will possess the ability to identify project risk (escalating where appropriate) and could effectively work through the issue, utilising resources at your disposal to ensure the risk is thoroughly understood and mitigated so as not to cause financial, programme or reputation damage to the business, providing exemplar leadership.


The Role

We operate in a growing market – in fact the UK’s fastest-growing demographic, with amongst the highest purchasing power in the country.

Reporting to the Construction Director, to oversee the week-to-week management of a number of sites, supporting site management and maintaining a flow of information between all Divisional departments and site. Key focus should be on achieving targets in health and safety, quality, customers care and cost, including all associated pre and post building works.

The postholder will initially be responsible for managing sites across West Sussex and attend the weekly Construction meeting in the Divisional Head Office in Ringwood, Dorset.

Benefits

Financial:

Competitive salary and bonus scheme Company pension scheme Life Assurance Company Car/Car Allowance Professional Subscriptions paid for

Lifestyle/Health & Wellbeing:

24 days holiday (rising to 28) plus Bank Holidays 2 fully paid volunteering days per year (supported by the McCarthy Stone Foundation) Health benefits such as Private Health Care (Employee Only), Remote GP, 24/7 access to EAP Services (including counsellors and legal advisors) and eyecare voucher Colleagues Benefit Booklet with a range of store offers discounts and promotions Family Friendly Policies

Your Attributes

You will have:

A relevant construction, trade or professional qualification such as HNC/HND in building, construction related degree, NHBC Accreditation Programme or similar. Ideally have or working towards Contracts Manager NVQ5 In-depth knowledge of all aspects of construction and housebuilding and the relevant legislative requirements e.g. health and safety, NHBC requirements and Building Regulations Under the Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) the Contracts Manager will require a black Manager CSCS Card. Hold 5 days SMSTS certificate and First Aid

You will bring:

Strong assertive skills to ensure delivery of cost and build targets and timely delivery of monthly plot forecasts Excellent communication and team leader skills, able to deliver a variety of messages in a constructive manner Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to prioritise tasks to meet changing business needs

At McCarthy Stone, we celebrate diversity and promote equality and inclusion amongst our colleagues. We welcome applications from all, regardless of personal characteristics or background.

All applications will be reviewed as soon as they are received, and we hold the right to appoint before the closing date.



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