Construction Contracts Manager
- Recruiter
- George Downing
- Location
- Liverpool, Merseyside
- Salary
- Competitive
- Posted
- 16 Jul 2018
- Closes
- 13 Aug 2018
- Sector
- Construction Management
- Function
- Construction Manager, Contracts Manager
- Job Type
- Permanent
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