Contracts Manager

Contracts Manager required in Southeast London GVR Solutions are currently representing a well-established Refurbishment, Roofing and New Build Contractor based in London who work on behalf of London boroughs and local authorities. They are seeking an experienced Contracts Manager to be based in Southeast London to oversee one of their leading frameworks on new build Modular and construction projects. The Contracts Managers duties will include: * Support the Senior Management Team in building and operating a first-class delivery team to and in achieving the company’s objectives for the designated area of the business * Full managerial responsibility for the allocated work areas and direct reports, involving the effective management of all trades to ensure that all work is programmed and completed to specification within contractually defined timescales. * Ensure all designated projects are effectively programmed and controlled using company monitoring mechanisms, and / or contract specific processes. * Ensure the timely delivery of management information, project reporting and forecasting * Ensure that all project delivery risks are identified, recorded and managed through effective mitigation measures utilising company and / or contract specific process * Ensure close liaison with Commercial Colleagues at all intervals * Ensure the co-ordination of operatives, subcontractors and suppliers in a planned and controlled manner ensuring efficiency of the works and minimising cost, whilst encouraging team working * Support the procurement function in the selection of subcontractors and suppliers and provide performance feed-back. * To assist the SCM in ensuring all works undertaken meet quality expectations as appropriate. Requirements for the Contracts Manager: * You will have a proven track record and experience of new build and refurbishment contracts * Minimum of 5 years’ experience working as a Contracts Manager for a main contractor in the social housing/Local Authority sector * Excellent people skills * Organised and attentive * Team player * Excellent written and verbal communication skills * The ability to communicate at all levels * SMSTS * CSCS * First Aid qualifications are ideal * A degree/HNC in a related subject would be advantageous