Contracts Manager

A Construction company based in Dumfries is looking for a Contracts Manager to join their Investment team. This is a full time, temporary ongoing agency role and the successful candidate will have a full relevant Construction/Management qualification, extensive experience with Internal & External construction projects and ideally experience in a similar Contracts management role in Construction/Maintenance.

This role will be based across Annandale/Eskdale, Nithsdale, Stewartry and Wigtown.

The main purpose of the role is to provide effective leadership and management in the delivery of Services under your control and in line with business and customer needs. The successful candidate will be an integral part of the Division and will manage business activities and projects from inception through to completion. This will include liaising with relevant stakeholders. You will have a direct responsibility for the delivery of programmes for works and a duty to ensure that such programmes are met.

The successful candidate will need to demonstrate the following;

You will be an experienced Manager and have excellent inter-personal, organisational and communication skills.

You should have a proven track record in service delivery in your current area of operation and be able to represent the interests of the business at all times.

You will be fully conversant with up to date issues within repairs and maintenance with a demonstrable track record in service delivery.

You will be fully conversant with up to date issues within the business area and an innovative approach to new developments and advances in technology.

You will be comfortable working at a management level and reporting to the Investment Manager and/or Executive Team when required.

You will have a commitment to identification of development needs both on a personal basis and for your team.

You will be required to have a flexible approach to this role and in your contribution to the success of the business.

The main responsibilities associated with this role are as follows;

You will assist in the procurement of any sub-contractors when required and will continually monitor and report on the progress of all aspects of service delivery including full supply chain management.

You will have a direct input into the preparation and establishment of the programme for works and a duty to ensure that such programmes are met.

You will review where necessary the effectiveness of any arrangements and providing innovative solutions for implementation with a focus on customer service.

You will be required to attend progress meeting with clients and stakeholders providing updates on all projects.

You will have responsibility for ensuring that operations are administered in such a way that all information is recorded correctly and that strict cost controls are adhered to in relation to materials, labour, plant and sub-contractors.

You will have responsibility for ensuring controls in relation to the timeous and accurate processing of income and ensure commercial matters are handled appropriately at all times.

The client is looking to move quickly with appointing to this position and as such is offering an hourly rate of £28 - £33 p/hr Umbrella Ltd dependant on skills, experience and qualifications (Approx. £690 - £780 p/week NET after deductions). If this position sounds of interest, please email a copy of your up to date CV to (url removed) or call Jamal at Service Care Construction on (phone number removed) .

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