Contracts Manager (Fire stopping works)

Job Description

Our client are a national leading construction group providing services including facilities management, property management, energy and healthcare.

The business is currently in a rapid period of expansion and requires a Contracts Manager to join their Fire Protection division and manage Fire Protection contracts, projects and associated small works. You will lead a team of Contract Supervisors to ensure the safe & efficient running of multiple sites to meet requirements and demonstrate a skilled level of building services project management in the construction, refurbishment and FM sectors.

Duties & responsibilities will include:

* To manage projects both operationally and financially
* To assist in the preparation of estimates and quotations
* To develop and sketch fire rated solutions
* To ensure all installations are to the agreed technical documentation
* To accept and clarify customer orders to an agreed level
* To manage Fire Protection employees
* Prepare project programmes to meet contract requirements and optimise the use of direct and sub-contract labour
* Liaise with client representatives and internal staff including to ensure that all works are completed within agreed timescales
* Undertake site safety, CDM, method statements, risk assessments and site inspections
* To ensure all accounts are managed in the correct manner (purchase orders, commercial accounts, invoices, payments etc.)
* To assess subcontractor performance against agreed KPIs

Skills/experience required:

* Contract Management skills
* Technical competency on all types of passive fire protection
* Knowledge of Building Services
* Health and Safety management
* Knowledge of QMS procedures
* Commercial awareness
* Planning skills
* Customer care/relationship building skills
* Ability to cost and manage projects within budget.
* SMSTS and CSCS Contract Management qualification or similar required

If you're interested in this excellent opportunity please apply with an updated CV.