Cove Recruitment are proud to be recruiting for a fantastic Contracts/Project Manager vacancy on the outskirts of Cardiff.

Our highly successful client requires an experienced individual with a detailed knowledge of how a Contracts Manager operates as outlined in more detail below.

Main Purpose of Role

The Contracts Manager helps to secure Building and Refurbishment Contracts. You would manage projects through to completion, keeping them on time and within budget. You may be responsible for a single large project or a number of smaller ones at one time. You would also be the main point of contact for Clients, Site Managers and Contractors throughout the life of the project.

Key Responsibilities

* Meeting with Clients to get a complete picture of their requirements

* Putting together estimates, including budgets and schedule of works

* Contributing to work planning, and briefing project teams, contractors, and suppliers.

* Agreeing any additional work to be done within set timescales.

* Preparing and presenting documents for tenders.

* To encourage seamless lines of communication between the company and the Project Team and to provide a proactive and collaborative team approach to the Refurbishment Process.

* To report any matters arising during the Refurbishment Process that may affect progress or add value to the Project.

* To oversee the day-to-day operations of the Site Project Teams and to provide a unified approach to the overall Refurbishment Process.

* To engage the Supply Authorities and Specialist Sub Contractors at an early stage.

* Monitor progress, including proposed weekly progress meetings, to provide the timely release of information to ensure the Refurbishment Program is achieved on time and within budget.

* Identify potential difficulties before they arise and co-ordinate the team to offer solutions in order to maintain the momentum of the Refurbishment Program.

* Report and uphold Health & Safety and any general Statutory Obligations on site, in conjunction with company Method Statements, Risk Assessments and Health and Safety Policy.

* To utilise the advice and experience of the company project team and to report relevant information back to the team, to ensure the desired and considered approach is taken to the Refurbishment Process.

* To co-ordinate the flow of information, drawings, and technical specifications to ensure the works are executed in a precise and professional manner.

* Supervision and co-ordination of all subcontract work packages.

* To ensure that the specification and drawings are always adhered to.

* To ensure that the desired quality is achieved and to monitor the overall Installation Process.

The Ideal candidate will have:

* Experience in estimating and managing projects ideally in internal office fit outs

* Be confident and well presented

* Excellent organization skills

* Ability to work to tight deadlines and work under pressure

* Must be able to use Microsoft Word and Excel Spreadsheets to a high standard.

* Knowledge of CDM and Health and Safety procedures would be a major advantage

Salary £35,000 - £45,00.00 depending on experience