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Contracts Manager (Firestopping)
Cardiff
Competitive salary plus benefits package
Sphere Solutions are currently recruiting for a firestopping contacts manager, to work for a reputable contractor in Cardiff, South Wales on a permanent contract.
Our client are looking for an experienced Contracts Manager who will Specialise in running Fire Stopping Contracts. The ideal candidate requires experience in the passive fire industry, construction experience, have high levels of organisation, attention to detail, industry knowledge, time management skills and have a strong work and team ethic.
Roles & Responsibilities
* The ability to be able to take a project from initial enquiry to completion.
* Effectively manage and run a team.
* Preparation of Risk Assessments and Method Statements for each contract, ensuring operatives sign and records are retained in the contract file, for HSE inspection if ever needed.
* Liaising directly with sub-contractors/directly employed staff including planning critical dates and organising labour, materials (organising the logistics of delivery/material ordering and transportation of materials to site), plant and accommodation where appropriate, with admin support.
* Responsible for management of each contract ensuring that each project is delivered smoothly on time and within budget.
* Contracts Manager to be issued with a budget and timescale for each project and to hit the budget targets.
* You will be expected to manage more than one contract at once and visit site, providing the office with site reports, carrying out toolbox talks and checking plant maintenance records.
* Liaise with site managers and customers managing their expectations
* Preparation of operation and maintenance manual and handover on completion with client.
The Candidate:
* Previous experience working as a Contracts Manager
* Thorough Knowledge of relevant legislation, firestopping products
* Ideally experienced in interior finishing and refurbishment
* Ability to undertake site surveys to scope and select appropriate solution to the issues presented
* Understanding of the importance of collating evidence for all completed works using systems such as bolster or site audit pro
* Capable of overseeing numerous projects and directly employed operatives and subcontractors.
* Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
* Ability to produce health and safety documentation in line with current legislation
* Excellent man management capabilities
* Suitable Contract management qualifications
* SMSTS