Contracts Manager - Retail Fit Out

£50,000 - £60,000

A fantastic opportunity is available to join a specialist fit-out company based in the Northeast, focused on delivering high-quality retail and leisure projects across the North East, North West, Yorkshire, and Birmingham. As part of their ongoing expansion, they are excited to announce the opening of a new office in Leeds within the next 12 months. They pride themselves on delivering exceptional spaces, on time and within budget, and are seeking a skilled and motivated Project Manager to join the growing team.

This job will involve working across the Northeast; Yorkshire; Northwest and Birmingham and to be successful in this role you must have demonstratable experience working in the Retail / Commercial Fit Out sector for a UK based company.

Until the Leeds office is opened, the successful candidate will be expected to visit head office in Newcastle twice a week.

The Duties

* Agree Project Objectives.

* Ensure understanding and representation of Client's interests.

* Provide independent advice on the management of Projects.

* Supervise Project Team and Sub-Contractors and ensure Sub-Contractor Guidelines are being met.

* Ensure Risk Assessments are carried out on site to enable compliance with Health & Safety legislation and ensure ongoing adherence to Health & Safety protocols.

* Ensure provision of Method Statements to the Client prior to commencement of works on site.

* Ensure that all aims of the Project are being met.

* Cost management of labour, resources and materials throughout the project and oversee Project accounting, costing and billing.

* Oversee procurement of materials.

* Ensure adherence to quality and assurance protocols.

* Problem solve.

* Use specialist construction management computer applications.

* Ensure knowledge and awareness of your roles and responsibilities under the Company's integrated management systems in relation to Health and Safety, Quality and Environmental.

* Ensure knowledge and understanding of the Company's policies and procedures in relation to data protection legislation.

* Work without supervision.

* Demonstrate a commitment to own personal development within the role.

The Requirements

* Proven track record and experience in Contract management specific to the delivery of retail fitouts preferably with high end brands.

* Be able to demonstrate a proven track record in completing projects to tight time scales and deadlines.

* Hold a current SMSTS qualification

* Have a high level of Health & Safety Awareness

* Hold current First Aid and Scaffold Inspection Certificates.

* Be experienced in all aspects of Construction from refurbishment in occupied buildings to new build projects.

* Be used to operating in a disciplined, professional way using the company's various Management Systems.

* Be capable of programming projects.

* Be able to demonstrate that they can meet programme dates.

* Be IT literate with a good knowledge of Microsoft Office and Microsoft Project