Estimator / Contracts Manager – Planned Works

Estimator / Contracts Manager – Planned Works

Salary up to £60,000 + Car Allowance + 25 Days Holiday + Pension

Portsmouth

Blaymires Recruitment is working with a leading reactive and planned maintenance contractor who is looking to recruit an Estimator / Contracts Manager.

The company provides repairs and maintenance services as well as planned maintenance projects for social housing clients in the area surrounding Portsmouth.

They are looking for an Estimator /Contracts Manager to oversee the successful preparation and co-ordination of planned works tender documents leading through to the co-ordination and delivery of projects, from their initial inception through to handover and financial completion.

You will have Social Housing or MoD planned works or maintenance experience and have a keen eye for detail along with strong admin skills.
You will ensure the successful preparation and co-ordination of tender documents leading through to the co-ordination and delivery of projects, from their initial inception through to handover and financial completion.
You will undertake the complex coordination of multiple projects and sub-contractors.

Responsibilities:

• Creating new business opportunities, developing into tenders, and driving the administration and co-ordination of the projects forward.
• Preparation of tenders, cost planning and contract documents, including preparation of compiling estimates with the sub-contractors/suppliers.
• Provide advice on contractual claims/ information requests relating to the tendering process making sure all completed forms, requests or tenders are returned from sub-contractors/suppliers within a timely manner.
• Ensuring projects are delivered in compliance with the contract and health and safety regulations.
• Prepare cash flow reports, valuations, and retention reports for Senior Management.
• Undertake cost analysis for repair and maintenance project works.
• Managing the delivery of each project to the agreed level of quality, programme, and budget, updating senior management of any changes that could cause delay with the project.
• Reviewing methods of working, alternative materials to maximise company profitability
• Escorting of sub-contractors/suppliers/visitors on site.
• Reporting progress of projects at regular intervals, attending pre-start and site meetings, taking minutes/summaries of discussions.
• Identify, analyse, and develop responses to business risks.
• Allocation of work to sub-contractors.
• Analyse outcomes and write detailed progress reports.
• Measure the value of work done on site.

The Candidate:

• You will hold a  HNC, HND or degree level in Quantity Surveying or Building. 
• You will have experience of bid management together with an awareness of CDM regulations, HSE and O & M manuals.
• You will have the ability to understand and manage the scope of works.
• You will be a confident and articulate communicator with the natural ability to build and maintain relationships with all stakeholders.
• You will have experience of drafting and reviewing written communications to deliver specific messages within tight deadlines, with the flexibility and strong time management skills to cope with several jobs running simultaneously.
• You will be competent in MS Office software, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and relevant tools such as MS Project.

On Offer

• Salary up to £60,000 + Car Allowance.
• 23 Days Holiday.
• Pension.
• Ongoing training & development.
• Annual pay reviews.
• Friendly and supportive contractor.

To find out more about this role contact Stephen Blaymires at Blaymires Recruitment on 07498 987 851 or email: sb@blaymiresrecruitment.co.uk