Contract Manager - Cambridge
LOCATION: Cambridgeshire/South Kesteven Districts
Do you enjoy leading from the front? Want to be part of a business that’s puts its employees first? If so, an exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced contracts manager to join our business.We were established in 2024 and have built a reputation as a professional construction company for the commercial and domestic industry. The business has enjoyed continuous and steady growth and has built and sustained a stable client base both as a main contractor and sub-contractor over a wide range of services including social housing, insurance works, schools, NHS and more.
The successful Supervisor must have a full UK Driving Licence, be an excellent communicator with the ability to enthuse, motivate and negotiate. Ideally you will have experience in leading teams in facility management, void & planned works, responsive repairs, small building projects and have a strong track record of maintaining and building strong customer relationships.
Main Responsibilities
As a contracts manager, you will be responsible for achieving and exceeding deadlines under pressure as well as delivering on the following objectives.- Ability to supervise, including monitoring and reporting of employee performance
- Ability to communicate and report effectively between the office staff, operatives and the client
- Completing Pre and Post property inspections.
- Must be computer literate and proficient in Microsoft programmes, including Outlook and Excel, & have the ability to work remotely via Smartphone or Tablet (supplied by Sovereign)
- Responsible for making sure that all trade operatives adhere to the H+S Regulations
- Responsible for providing an overview of completed work to the office Managers
- You will need to ensure best practice prevails throughout the contract's activities.
- By reporting into your relevant Manager, you will have an input into the management and development of operational staff & promote a culture of learning and continuous improvement.
- Monitor the work quality and efficiencies of operatives in executing their daily targets and ensure necessary data is captured and submitted back to the office.
- Adhere to stated company policies and procedures and carry out all duties in a way which is consistent with, and which promotes Solidus values.