Contracts Manager - Construction

A multi-disciplined main contractor based in Surrey with £100m annual turnover are looking for an experienced an accomplished contracts manager to run two/three of their projects. These projects range from £1-12m and cover education, healthcare and heritage. The ideal candidate will have new build main contracting experience within at least one of these areas. Responsibilities: Plan projects and ensure they are programmed to a level of detail necessary for the site team to deliver the scheme without delays Manage multiple construction projects from start to finish Good understanding design interrogation Tendering experience Ensure procurement and reconciliation of materials is carried out in accordance with Company procedures to best value and to prevent delays Ensure site team compliance with Company commercial policies and procedures  Attend tender handover meetings and deliver pre-start meetings to the site team Ensure a commercial plan and end of life forecast is in place and monitored monthly for the successful commercial delivery of the project Produce and analyse progress reports, updated costs and forecasts Ensure correct commercial engagement of subcontractors Implement the risk management process, review risk register and check risk controls Review the CVRs monthly with the project teams, implementing necessary actions Complete and distribute the Contract Initiation/Completion form for each project Ensure weekly review of progress, budget resources and forward planning are carried out, and look ahead programmes are in place Chair and attend internal and external meetings and ensure the production of accurate records of any discussions and actions Ensure timely management of both temporary and permanent design to meet the requirements of each project Candidate Profile: Degree-qualified or high level NVQ in construction related discipline  Previous experience working for UK-based main contractors within education, healthcare, residential and/or heritage  Previous experience managing multiple projects simultaneously  Able to manage a team of Project Management, Site Management and Commercial Staff to achieve excellent in project delivery