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In a Nutshell
We have a great opportunity for a Contracts Manager to join our team within Countryside Partnerships Manchester & Cheshire East, at our Warrington office. As our Contracts Manager you will be responsible for overseeing the Production team production functions on contracts allocated by the Construction Director from award through to issue of Maintenance Certificate and to maintain and maximise quality of service and profitability.
We are pleased to say, this role can accommodate agile working arrangements.
Let's cut to the chase, what's in it for you
* Competitive basic salary and annual bonus
* Company car, car allowance or travel allowance
* Agile working arrangements possible for this role
* 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays, and the option to buy up to 5 days per annum
* Private Healthcare
* Company contributory pension scheme
* Life assurance - 4 x your annual salary
* Sharesave scheme
* Cycle to work scheme - up to 3000
* Support with a professional membership
* Denplan, GymFlex and many more
In return, what we would like from you
* Behave in line with our company values - Integrity, Caring and Quality
* Degree/NHC/HND in Construction
* Experience managing housing contracts in mixed tenure and social housing formats.
* Good knowledge of traditional and timber frame constructions methods
* Excellent management and communication skills with the ability to proactively manage production teams on several live construction sites at any one time, including direct labour and sub-contractor resource and the ability to deliver quality construction projects within budget and programme timescales in a safe environment.
Desirable -
* Professionally qualified or working towards a membership of a Professional Body
* Remediation of brownfield sites
* Earthworks cut/fill
* Retaining structures
* Demolition of existing properties
* Problem resolution in a timely manner
* Customer & resident complaints
* Regular 1:1 personnel reviews
* Performance managing staff
More about the Contracts Manager role
* Develop, support and encourage Health & Safety best practice whilst ensuring compliance to Group H&S Policy & regulations.
* The role will include taking full responsibility for ensuring all production functions on contracts from award through to issue of maintenance certificate are completed.
* You will be required to report physical and financial progress, on a monthly basis, to our board of Directors.
* Attend client/key site progress meetings and produce monthly client report.
* Ensure that all additional work is identified, fully costed and agreed with the client to ensure that positive and ongoing customer relationships are maintained.
* Plan, co-ordinate, maintain and develop Management staff and operative levels to effectively undertake current and prospective workloads.
* Provide production input to enhance tender opportunities and develop effective lines of communication with the pre-commencement department to ensure continuing feedback on market intelligence, technical developments, build-ability issues and specific market opportunities.
* Visit sites on a regular basis, carrying out comprehensive site audits to ensure high standards of management controls are maintained.
* Clearly maintain and enforce HS&E standards as required and in accordance with the Company's HS&S Policies to ensure the safety & welfare of the general public, staff and supply chain.
* Control information/drawing registers in conjunction with the Technical Department, ensuring site and all sub-contractors are issued with relevant information in a timely manner.
* Review SSER reports, quality management e. NHBC RIs, and programme implications for all sites.
* Convene and chair team meetings and ensure an appropriate record of action points are recorded, distributed and monitored to conclusion.
* Ensure projects are compliant with relevant building regulations, planning conditions & warranty provider standards.
* Ensure compliance with Vistry Business Management System (BMS).
* Ensure the whole project team from Pre-con, Design, Procurement, Commercial & Production are fulfilling their duties to ensure projects achieve Programme, Quality, Safety & Commercial goals.
* Promote the strategic requirement for being a 5* NHBC builder.
* Ensure team members understand any sustainability practices relevant to their role and encourage continuous improvement.
Inclusion and diversity are paramount to us here at Vistry Group - we firmly believe that this culture nurtures stronger performances across the wider business. All of our applicants and employees are treated fairly and respectfully, regardless of any protected characteristic/s. If you require assistance with regards to reasonable adjustments during your application process with us, then please do not hesitate to contact us - we will always be happy to help.
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