Contracts Manager

Contracts Manager Novus Property Solutions are a dynamic, award winning property maintenance, refurbishment and new build specialist with more than 900 staff in 26 Locations across the UK providing a combination of local knowledge and national strength. We are a Social and Environmentally responsible family run business with a rich 123-year heritage, delivering a range of bespoke services and solutions to a wide variety of clients. As a result of our success we are seeking an enthusiastic Contracts Manager to work from our South Brent operational office. Benefits * Competitive Salary * Company Car/Car Allowance * Discounted Healthcare Scheme * Pension * 23 days holidays & BH Summary – Contracts Manager With responsibility for the control and management of a number of Site Managers the Contracts Manager will ensure contracts are completed to programme, with zero defects, within budget and with no risk to Health & Safety of their operation team, the client or the general public. The successful candidate will be client facing and have strong experience in Refurbishment, Refit, Decent Homes including Void and planned works & Cyclical Painting Contracts, along with public and private sector works, estimating experience would be beneficial. Must be commercially aware, fully conversant with construction contracts with good Health & Safety knowledge. Key Responsibilities – Contracts Manager * Assist in the preparation, processing and selection of estimates, bids and tenders. * Assist in the development of the procurement programme. * Assist in the presentation of the contract brief to the client * Manage the selection and formation of site personnel teams (inc. sub contractors) as determined by individual contracts. * Manage site personnel, work activities and resources to meet the requirements of individual contracts. * Control individual contract progress towards completion. * Control individual contract budgets. * Ensure all necessary contract documentation / reports are accurate and produced on time. Key skills * Must have a minimum of 5 years experience in a similar role and sector. * Holds the relevant qualifications. * Must hold a current SMSTS or associated NVQ. * Ideally have experience of Planned Works Contracts and working within Social Housing * Must be an enthusiastic self-starter with confident communications skills. * Confident IT skills, proficient in the use of MS Office. * Must be flexible in hours of work and travel and hold a Full UK Driving Licence. Successful candidates can look forward to a varied and rewarding career with a company that holds the Investors in People accreditation and was the Construction News Awards Winner of Employer of the Year. Applications are welcomed from all as we are a registered Equal Opportunities Employer. We are a socially and environmentally responsible national building and maintenance. NO RECRUITMENT AGENCIES UNLESS YOU INTEND TO WAIVE ALL FEES