Contracts Manager

Based at our Head Office in North Hykeham, Lindum BMS focuses on the
Group’s smaller new build and refurbishment contracts as well as planned and
reactive maintenance works across the East Midlands. We have a variety of
clients in sectors including affordable housing, food production, retail,
education, blue light, commercial, industrial and healthcare.

Due
to continued success, Lindum BMS are looking to expand the team with a full-time

Contracts Manager covering new build and
refurbishment projects.

Essential Criteria

·         The role requires knowledge of all
aspects of the construction process including setting out sites, programming, coordination
of site labour as well as sound understanding of construction methods, materials
and equipment.

·         You must have experience as a
Contracts Manager looking after both new build and refurbishment construction
projects in multiple sectors, managing NHBC / LABC warranty requirements as
well as experience working with JCT and NEC forms of contract.

·         You must have experience managing live construction contracts, ideally
as a Contracts Manager although applications will be accepted from experienced Site
Managers with the right skills who are looking for a new career opportunity.

·         The successful candidate will
be commercially minded, proactive and driven to deliver projects on time and on
budget whilst adhering to our high quality and safety standards.

·         You will be responsible for maintaining
regular contact with clients and leading progress meetings so must be friendly
and professional at all times.

·         Full driving licence is
essential as you will be required travel to sites across Lincolnshire and the
East Midlands region.

Roles and responsibilities to include but not limited to the following:

·         Produce tender programmes, prelims sheet
and methodology at bid stage. Assist the project estimator during site visits
and the tender period. Assist with any value engineering both at bid and
pre-construction stage.

·         Assist and lead the pre-construction
team during the pre-construction phase of projects. Lead/chair design team
meetings with the client, professional teams and with subcontractors. Assist
with the discharge of relevant planning conditions.

·         Plan and manage projects during the
lead in period, completing construction phase plans, waste management plans and
all relevant health and safety paperwork as required.

·         Be responsible for the construction
and delivery stage of the project, manage health and safety and environmental
aspects of the project. Plan, co-ordinate and supervise designers,
subcontractors and labour to ensure work is progressing on schedule and in a
safe manner. Ensure work is being completed to the required standard whilst
controlling programme and costs.

·         Produce request for information
schedules and ensure information is obtained in adequate time to enable the
project to progress as programmed.

·         Assist the quantity surveyor by
producing labour and plant forecasts for the cost value reports. Produce
subcontract procurement schedules as required.

·         Produce monthly progress reports for
site meetings and chair these meeting as required. Maintain regular client
contact even when we are not working with them to seek out future
opportunities.

·         Support and encourage colleagues and
work as a team to achieve objectives. Assist and support the site managers as
required, various levels of support required depending on the ability of the
site manager, junior site managers require additional support.

·         Complete monthly contractors reports
and ensure that the site manager is completing the daily/weekly health and
safety paperwork.

·         Ensure the subcontractors RAMs are
suitable for the work being completed and ensure along with the site manager
that work is completed as per method of working, on time and to a suitable
standard.

·         Procure any long lead in
items/materials prior to the project starting on site.

·         Co-ordinate main services and highway
adoption procurement with the service/design co-coordinators.

·         Attend contracts managers labour and
cost value meetings weekly/monthly as required.

·         Introduce customer care manager to
the client at handover and assist the customer care manager with any defects
until the end of defects period.

Lindum Group can offer a competitive package with benefits including
company car/car allowance, pension, profit related pay, employee share scheme
and opportunities for further training, development and progression.

Please note: We reserve the right to close this advert early if we
receive a sufficient volume of applications. Candidates are advised to submit
their application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

NO AGENCIES PLEASE