Contracts Manager (Firestopping)

Contracts Manager (Fire-stopping)

Cardiff

Competitive Salary + Benefits Package

Sphere Solutions is seeking a skilled Contracts Manager specialising in Fire-Stopping for a reputable contractor in Cardiff, South Wales. This permanent position offers the chance to join a leading firm in the passive fire industry.

About the Role:

As a Contracts Manager, you will oversee fire-stopping contracts from inception to completion. Your key responsibilities will include:

• 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, fire-stopping products
• Ideally experienced in interior finishing and refurbishment
• Ability to undertake site surveys to scope and select appropriate solutions 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 employing 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