Scaffolding Contracts Manager

THE COMPANY

JOB PURPOSE

• As Contracts Manager, you will report into the Head of Operations and be required to be self-driven with previous experience in supervising/managing high profile and complex scaffolding projects.
• The ability to successfully manage staff, programmes of work, method statements and risk assessments will be essential to this role as well as being able to communicate with clients and management at all levels.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Method Statements & Risk Assessments.
• Dealing with Health & Safety on site and working with Health and Safety.
• Manager to ensure Health & Safety standards are met and maintained and in conducting investigations.
• Conducting site staff inductions and tool box talks.
• Completing timesheets and arranging appropriate staffing cover on projects.
• Running projects from handover to completion.
• Overseeing multiple projects.
• Assisting with erecting and dismantling scaffolding as and when required.
• Establishing and maintaining excellent working relationships with clients.
• Working with Director in creating and formulating business development strategies, forecasts and sourcing new business opportunities and potential clients.
• Managing systems to facilitate successful delivery of projects including project planning mechanisms, monitoring and evaluation systems, quality assurance systems and contract management systems.
• Ensuring that projects runs to schedule and to budget.
• Achieving set business targets as set by the Director.
• Ensuring programmes of work are managed and finding solutions to problems that may cause delays, such as the late arrival of materials / equipment etc.
• Maintaining strict quality control procedures on all projects and works.
• Accurately preparing reports and documents as required by the Director.
• Ensuring all necessary administrative functions required for the proper and effective running of the projects are carried out in a timely manner.
• Being commercially aware and liaising with the Director on any possible business opportunity for the Company and/or Group whilst on projects.

PERSONAL SPECIFICATION

• Proven track record as a Contracts Manager within the Scaffolding sector.
• Ability to deliver high-level and complex projects.
• Relevant Scaffolding qualifications along with a valid CSCS card.
• Ability to motivate using effective leadership qualities and style.
• Strong intellectual skills, track record of innovative thinking, analysis and practical activity.
• A track record of good customer relationships, managing through the process from inception to completion.
• Knowledge of construction site health and safety and industry best practice.
• Sufficient knowledge of building materials and tools used within the scaffolding industry.
• Proficient in using Microsoft Products including Excel and Word.
• Willing to travel and work on different sites and locations.