Contracts Manager - Manchester, United Kingdom - Footprint Recruitment Ltd

Description

Contracts Manager – Fit Out

North West – Warrington, Liverpool, Manchester

£60,000 - £65,000 Depending on Experience, Plus Package

Job Purpose

Our Client, a Manchester based Main Contractor are looking for a Contracts Manager to join their team. As the Contracts Manager you will be responsible for first line management of the contracts team including; Project Manager, Site Manager and Site Supervisor. The Contracts Manager will work on various fit out projects in the North West.

Objectives of a Contracts Manager

• To consistently behave and interact in a way that supports the achievement of the company's overall vision of creating a special place to work and in line with the values of the business; friendly and supportive, open, fair and challenging
• Overall responsibility for the management of a number of contracts (or a high volume contract/s)
• To ensure each contract is delivered safely, on programme, within budget and to the required standard of quality, all of which will ensure client satisfaction
• To encourage, mentor, and coach the contracts management team
• To develop effective working relationships with clients and consultants
• To promote personal development in your team
• Commercial awareness of contracts to maximise profitability

Key Deliverables of a Contracts Manager

• Acting as a first point of contact for the contract operations team to offer support and advice
• Responsible for the management, planning, programming & phasing of all projects
• Ensuring compliance with all aspects of both Health & Safety Legislation and internal H&S Management System
• Deliver project programme and phasing presentations to clients
• Managing your team; setting objectives and developing people within it
• Managing effective meetings; pre-start, hand-over meetings, sub-contractor progress, contract progress, internal team meetings as required
• Supporting effective recruitment and selection processes to appoint suitable site management staff
• Applying a leadership style which is in line with the overall culture and values of the business
• Providing a service of quality to customers and clients, both internal and external
• Building and maintaining relationships with internal and external clients
• Managing finance and budgets in conjunction with the Commercial team.
• Managing time and delegating effectively
• Coaching team members to foster performance
• Managing performance, team conflict and communication issues where necessary