Construction Contracts Manager

Construction Contracts Manager

Reports to:                                         Senior Contracts Manager

Downing has been operating for 30 years, across three successful divisions: mixed use development, property management, and construction and an award winning, leading provider of innovative, high quality student accommodation across the UK and Scotland.

The business is currently in a rapid period of expansion and its holistic approach is the key to its sustainability. Maintaining a thriving investment portfolio the business is continuing to grow as a major force in the property industry throughout the UK.

As a result, there is an immediate opportunity to strengthen the in-house Construction Team.

Role Outline:

To provide the overall leadership of the construction team/s at site level in delivering the scope of work within a major work package or project to the defined cost time and quality requirements.

The successful candidate will work from our offices in Liverpool and will support and travel to a number of Downing construction sites as part of the role.

Key Responsibilities:

• To implement Safety Management Systems and personally set the standard of zero tolerance of unsafe practices and occurrences
• To be the Principal Contractor Representative across the multiple interfaces within the Project.
• To provide a single point of contact for the client in relation to project activities and represent Downing’s interests with the client
• To implement the training required to meet Health and Safety standards in full
• To establish the team structure, tools and processes that support delivery
• To actively promote and trial innovation in our methodology, processes and products
• To deliver the project within the authorised budget, optimising cost and quality parameters
• To ensure production controls are in place for monitoring, reporting, benchmarking works and improving performance
• To provide regular feedback of production analysis to the Construction Manager and the Commercial Manager
• To implement line HR policies and practices
• To create environment for exceptional team performance
• To ensure the teams, roles, skills and behaviour are aligned with the Downing objectives and project requirements
• To optimise resource utilisation and eliminate waste wherever possible
• Represent Downing outside normal working hours, e.g. council meetings, presentations

Person Specification:

• To have strong people and leadership skills
• To be able to work as part of a team
• Previous Commercial and Contractual Management experience is essential
• Good communication and delegation skills

To have skills and experience in the following areas:

• H&S Legislation
• Quality Control
• Process Mapping
• Presentation skills
• Facilitation skills
• Planning Management
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  For further details on the company please see www.downing.com, or email Ian Orton – Director or Sue Price – Human Resources Manager.

  To apply for this position, please email a copy of your CV with a covering letter to hr@downing.com