Contract Manager

Location : Warrington
Employment type:

Full-time ,

Permanent, Hybrid
Seniority Level : Mid-level

About Claremont.
Claremont is a leading commercial interior design and fit-out company. We work with our clients from initial consultation right through to delivery to shape workspaces that meet the needs of organisations and their people. Unlike many of our competitors we are an employee-owned business which allows us to maintain our ethos of building lasting client relationships and looking after our people whilst improving our ability to retain and attract the best talent in the industry.

The role.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Contracts Manager to join our dedicated team in our Warrington headquarters. The ideal candidate will have experience working on design and build projects, be friendly, engaging and helpful, with strong leadership skills and commercial experience. The successful candidate will oversee the projects of a value between £400k - £1.5m.

Responsibilities .

1. Tender Period

Produce site logistics plans, methodologies, programmes and other documentation
Attend tender interviews where required
Provide delivery expertise and advise for tenders
Advise on timescales for appointing Claremont in order to meet the required dates and managing this process to ensure that the timescales are either met or the client / sales team is kept properly informed so that the timescales can be revised appropriately
Advise on buildability and design

2. Pre-Construction / Mobilisation
Request site-based project managers or site managers as appropriate to projects as soon as possible after Claremont have been appointed
Organize and chair internal handover meetings with all of the project team*
Liaise with H&S manager and ensure that health and safety policies and good practices are enforced
Develop and complete the construction programme
Manage the project team to ensure that pre-construction activities are completed in accordance with the programme
If a Quantity Surveyor is allocated, liaise with the Quantity Surveyor to review the procurement plan, selection of suppliers and timescales for procurement.
Ensure statutory compliance
Liaise with client and client’s team, including landlord’s representative.

3. Construction:
Monitor and manage health and safety on the project
Oversee the project team to ensure that the project is delivered successfully and to programme, including all aspects of project and site management, client liaison, design, procurement, quantity surveying, furniture and any other disciplines related to the project
Review the programme / critical path against progress and report to management team
Attend client meetings and regularly liaise with clients to ensure expectations are met
Manage the client’s expectations
Liaise regularly with the site manager or site-based project manager and oversee all of their duties
Assist the site manager or site-based project manager with problems or issues as they arise.
Report any significant problems or issues on the project to line manager as soon as they arise. Work proactively to resolve issues once reported

4. Project Completions
Drive the project to successful completion
Attend handover meetings
Provide support to aftercare staff
Provide KPI scores / reviews for supply chain

5. Commercial
Manage projects in a cost-efficient manner
Work to improve profit and value for money where ever possible
For project where a separate Quantity Surveyor is not allocated, carry out all the duties of the Quantity Surveyor (see separate job description here). If support or assistance is required to carry out any of these duties, request support from Richard Brook or another member of the Quantity Surveying team.
For projects where a Quantity Surveyor is allocated: -
Review monthly CVRs with Quantity Surveyors
Work with the quantity surveyor to agree the procurement plan and supplier selection
Liaise with the quantity surveyor to ensure that procurement meets the programme
Report any requirements for variations to the quantity surveyor so that costs can be agreed before undertaking works
Issue emergency variations instructions to sub-contractors if essential to meet the programme (copying in the quantity surveyor)

6. Internal Reporting
Reporting to the company management team on the progress and key issues
Updating the project tracker providing key dates and information regarding all projects
Have an understanding of the profit of all projects and have access to CVRs should information be required from line manager

7. Working Arrangements
Based either in the office or on / between sites where appropriate.
Regular site visits and client meetings are anticipated for projects located across the UK

8. Minimum Requirements
SMSTS and/or CSCS Card
Proficient in Microsoft Project
Proficient in Microsoft Office
Full UK driving licence

Here are just some of the benefits of choosing a career with Claremont:
Flexible working options – Enabling everyone to strike the right work-life balance
Funded training opportunities – Providing an opportunity to develop your skills and build your CV
25 days annual leave plus public holidays for new starters, rising to 27 then 30 days
Buy or sell up to 5 days holiday a year
Childcare vouchers – Tax benefits for parents
Cycle to work scheme – Supporting a healthier, active workforce
Enhanced Maternity
Enhanced Paternity
Electric car scheme and free onsite EV charging points
Free fruit
Free eye tests
Free flu vaccinations
Onsite parking
Refer a friend scheme – Help our team to grow
Annual structured pay reviews – Ensuring a fairer workplace for all
Life Assurance
Mobile/Tech Salary sacrifice
Tax-free bonus
Private Healthcare

Claremont is an equal opportunities employer. We encourage applications from all individuals regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.