Job Description

EffectAble is one of the largest specialised home adaptation companies in the UK. We help the elderly and less able to maintain independent living by offering a comprehensive range of adaptations in the home. We deliver exceptionally high professional work standards to every client, delivering the best possible service at all times.

Job Summary

Due to continued expansion, and diversification of works streams, we are now looking for an experienced Contract Manager/Surveyor. Working autonomously as well as within the wider contracts team, you should be commercially and operationally astute, able to take responsibility for preparing tenders, preparing price summaries from Schedules of rates (SORs), producing specifications and creating CAD scheme designs based on Occupational Therapist's recommendations. Work closely with Supervisors and dedicated administrators to manage workloads to ensure client's needs and requirements are adhered to. (CAD skills advantage but not essential as training can be given).

Main Responsibilities

Oversee site-based Health and Safety and apply for all relevant permissions, e.g., Planning, Building Control, and build-over agreements. Scrutiny of PL for each project and contract. To work closely with allocated Supervisory site staff. Understand/interpret written specifications and have the technical know-how/understanding of how existing services and structures can impact the design. Produce basic CAD scheme designs based on Survey and written specifications. Responsible for the overall pricing and delivery of tenders through Schedule of Rates (SORs) or individually priced tenders, therefore experience of working with NHF SORs is essential. Valuation and final account agreements with Clients and Subcontractors. Overseeing installations of wet rooms and accessible kitchens, together with whole house adaptations projects from site set up through to completion. Overall management of the site teams with the assistance of the Supervisor. Responsible for the commercial delivery of the projects. Interim valuation and final account agreement. Sub-contractor payment approval and control. Problem resolution of disputes with clients and Sub-contractor. Communication with high-level clients, Occupational Therapists and End Users. Any other duties as reasonably required

Person Specification

Experience of working on standard bathroom and kitchen replacements, disrepair works, damp and mould Previous experience with disability design and the Equality Act 2010 would be an advantage but not essential IT skills - WORD and EXCEL required Valid driver's license 1+ years of Construction experience Working in an onsite setting
You will be part of a friendly and busy team.

You will receive excellent training and support in this role and there will be plenty of scope to improve and enhance your current abilities. In addition, as the company continues to grow there are plenty of opportunities for career progression and advancement. EffectAble is a company that recognises individual talent, encourages professional development and rewards success.

If you believe that you have the talent, energy and spirit and are eager to learn, then we want to hear from you

Working For Us

25 days holiday Pension scheme - Auto enrolment Employee Assistance Programme Life insurance Company Car (EV) /optional car allowance Discretionary annual performance related bonus scheme You will be part of a friendly and busy team. 3-month probationary period Monday - Friday, 8 hours per day Salary: 52,000-57,000 per annum (dependant on experience)
You will receive excellent training and support in this role and there will be plenty of scope to improve and enhance your current abilities. In addition, as the company continues to grow there are plenty of opportunities for career progression and advancement. EffectAble is a company that recognises individual talent, encourages professional development and rewards success.

If you believe that you have the talent, energy and spirit and are eager to learn, then we want to hear from you

We aim at all times to recruit the person who is most suited to the job. Recruitment will be solely on the basis of the applicant's abilities and individual merit as measured against the criteria for the job. Qualifications, skills and experience will be assessed at the level that is relevant to the job.

We will ensure that our shortlisting, interviewing and selection procedures avoid discrimination in any way, including on grounds of age, disability, gender, marital status or civil partnership, race, nationality or ethnic origins, religion or belief or sexual orientation.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 52,000.00-57,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company car Company pension Health & wellbeing programme Life insurance On-site parking Sick pay
Work Location: In person