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Job Description/ Responsibilities:

Key responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

* Taking initial job enquiries over the phone or via email and pricing works appropriately (in line with schedule of rates); making site visits where necessary.

* Working closely with the Operations Manager to programme and to allocate operatives.

* Managing the distribution and use of plant and equipment, both company owned and hired.

* Producing relevant RAMs and Health & Safety documents, ensuring that these are adhered to.

* Liaising with site management teams, to ensure that all involved are aware of our work processes.

* Delegating any necessary arrangements for operatives working away, in good time. For example, accommodation and meal expenses.

* Frequently liaising with operatives, offering guidance and support wherever required.

* Overseeing jobs and their timescales (including attending weekly site meetings) and ensuring they are carried out to a high spec before final sign-off.

* Reporting any issues to Health & Safety where relevant.

* Cost management of each project and crossover with Finance department, ensuring the correct and timely payment from customers. Checking all invoices and ensuring that figures are correct.

* Managing own workload, keeping clients up to date with costs, delays or factors that may affect work/ timescales.

* Ensure updated or changed plans are confirmed with QS team.

* Chasing any outstanding worksheets and also staying on top of your own.

* Overseeing operatives’ overtime, ensuring the correct amount is offered/ allowed and reported to Payroll.

* Business development: Making initial introductions, client proposals and following any new leads.

* Maintaining relationships with existing customers through conversations, events and meetings on and off-site.

* Covering colleagues when on leave, ensuring that you treat every job as your own if someone is on holiday.

Requirements:

* Minimum 3 years’ experience in a Contracts Manager role.

* A construction-related background, with extensive experience in diamond drilling, diamond sawing and other associated activities.

* In date SMSTS and CSCS tickets.

* Excellent communication and influencing skills, both written and verbal.

* Confident individual, capable of managing any situation on site.

* Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office applications including Excel, Outlook and Word.

* Full, valid UK driving licence with the willingness and flexibility to travel to sites across the UK at short notice.

What We Offer:

* 28 days annual leave (including public holidays).

* Company truck.

* Company laptop and mobile phone.

* Pension scheme.

* Supplementary training where required, in line with Health & Safety Law.

* Supportive and collaborative work environment