We are currently recruiting for a Contracts Manager to oversee Timber Frame installations primarily in the South East.  This is an ideal opportunity for an experienced Timber Frame erector or someone with a background in project management. The successful candidate can expect to work across numerous live projects at any one time, overseeing operatives and subcontractors whilst attending site meetings to ensure progress. This role is based from our clients' factory near Billingshurst in West Sussex.

About the role
Our client is the largest designer and manufacturer of energy-efficient, bespoke Swedish timber frame homes in the UK and the role of Timber Frame Contracts Manager involves:

• Regularly visit sites to monitor shell erection progress
• Induct operatives on sites and ensure all documents and requirements are in place
• To be responsible for sourcing good quality shell teams to erect shells and obtaining best quotes
• Ensure that company quality standards are achieved
• Provide clear directions to sub-contractors and monitor their quality
• Attend site meetings ensuring progress / variances are put in writing and copied to all relevant parties
• Liaising with customers and builders on a regular basis to ensure their expectations are met
• Ensure work on site is delivered to agreed HSE standards including scaffold, slab and crane lift plans
• Maintain quality standards to ensure site handover meets pre-agreed contract specification
• Regular office visits collaborating with the wider team

About you

• Ideally experience of timber frame installation
• Ability to manage and motivate operatives in site environment
• Strong communication skills and ability to work under pressure and to deadlines
• Flexible and adaptable to change
• Ability to write clear and concise reports, identifying requirements for labour, deliveries, plant and any variance in the programme
• Full driving licence essential

About the rewards
For the role of Contracts Manager, there is on offer:

• A salary of £45,000 per annum
• Company vehicle
• Pension scheme
• 23 days holiday plus bank holidays

How to Apply
Please note that eRecruitSmart is advertising the role of Contracts Manager on behalf of the Hiring Company and your CV will be sent to the Hiring Manager who is responsible for the vacancy that you have applied to.   Please only apply if you consent to these terms.

You must reside in and have eligibility to work in the UK.   Please note, only suitable applicants will be contacted.  If your address and contact details are not on your CV, you will not be considered.

We look forward to hearing from you!