Job Description

UK Restoration Services is at the forefront of building conservation and restoration. Every day our projects revive the country's history and heritage for the benefit of local communities and future generations.

Due to consistent growth and our strategic vision, we are continually looking for skilled craftsmen and experienced management to join our team. Each day you will work on unique and exciting projects, each presenting its own set of challenges.

Working as part of a diverse team, you will have the opportunity to use and gain a wide range of skills, experience and knowledge.

We have an exciting and challenging position for a Contracts Manager who will act as a key point of contact throughout the life-cycle of a project for internal and external stakeholders and will enable the successful handover upon completion.

Responsibilities:

Coordination of works to ensure timely delivery of the project. Liaison with and progress reporting to stakeholders and clients. Monitor budgets and profit margins, proactively identifying opportunities to maximize financial performance. Input into project valuations and variations. Collaborate with engineers, architects, etc to determine the specifications of the project. Prepare snagging list and manage the close out of these items. Produce, manage and implement safe schemes of work for construction procedures i.e. RAMS, Construction Phase Plan. Produce, manage and drive SHEQ on each project. Any other reasonable requests made by your line manager. In-house staff management and workforce organisation. Sub-contractor management.

Experience:

We are ideally seeking someone with a trade background. Time will be spent approximately 30% onsite and 70% in the office.

Project Management experience in a construction environment. Strong commercial drive with a track record of managing budgets, cost control, and achieving target profit margins. Experience with NEC, JCT, or other relevant construction contracts. Experienced in delivering projects to client satisfaction. Good knowledge of MS Office. Experienced in the identification, analysis and management of project risks. Programming and scheduling experience. Proven track record of ensuring quality is always being delivered in line with the client's expectations.
Desirable experience:

Knowledge of conservation regulations, heritage construction techniques, and traditional building materials. Experience working with public-sector heritage bodies, trusts, or private conservation projects.

Attributes:

Able to effectively manage project issues to successful closure. Able to develop deliverable schedules as a road map for the team, driving efficiency. Organised and able to remain calm and focused under pressure. Highly motivated and with a 'can do' attitude. Works well as an individual and within a team. Ability to coach other team members on best practices. Ability and confidence to communicate with the workforce, client and management.
If you have the expertise and commercial mindset to deliver heritage construction projects successfully, we'd love to hear from you!

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Schedule:

Day shift Monday to Friday
Licence/Certification:

Driving Licence (required)
Work Location: In person