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5th May 2021

Vacancy:  Contracts Manager (Restoration)

Package: Competitive salary dependant upon experience, company vehicle, laptop, 25 days paid holiday +bank holidays.

Due to natural growth and planned expansion, an excellent opportunity has arisen for a Contracts Manager to join the Quadriga team in their Manchester office.

Quadriga Contracts Ltd is a private, specialist restoration contractor with its head office in Northwich Cheshire and further offices in Manchester and Birmingham.

The company has been responsible for restoring some of our nation’s oldest and most famous landmarks including The Royal Liver Building, Manchester Royal Exchange, Manchester Victoria Station and The British Museum in London to name a few.

Main Activities/Responsibilities

Carry out surveys and pricing of new enquiries and positively encourage repeat business through effective communication with clients.

Chasing existing tenders to establish whether successful and analyse results.

Ensuring all projects are delivered against budget and timescale.

Leading and managing site teams on the projects under your control.

Reporting to Directors on progress, programme and cost control on allocated projects.

Procurement of sub-contract packages.

Ensuring close coordination and communication with clients, subcontractors and suppliers.

Ensuring all site related Risk Assessments and Method Statements are in place and issued.

Manage own workload and areas of responsibility.

Ensure continuity of work for entire labour workforce and instigate additional labour requirements where necessary.

Organising and sourcing of sub-contractors.

Review of contract requirements including preparation of Health & Safety Plans, COSHH, Data Sheets etc.

Mobilisation of Foreman/Supervisor to ensure that they are aware of specific requirements for each job.

Ensure contracts are set up in accordance with Health and Safety ISO45001, ISO14001 and ISO9001 requirements.

Prepare and submit labour costs weekly to head office for payment.

Inform health and safety consultants of any potential problems and hazards.

Prepare valuation and invoices.

Check and sign purchase invoices.

Attend weekly planning meeting to discuss current workload, cost to date and planning of future jobs.

Prepare monthly report.

Knowledge/Experience/Attributes:

HNC/HND/Degree in a construction related field or at least 5 years’ experience working for a similar contractor.

Good existing network of labour and clients.

CSCS card.

Proven track record of leading and delivering successful projects with values of £200k and above.

Strong client interface.

Highly presentable with the ability to gain trust and respect.

High degree of initiative.

Excellent leadership and management skills.

Technical experience and knowledge.

Commercial and financial awareness.

Excellent interpersonal and communications skills.

Problem solving skills.

Ability to remain calm under pressure.