Lyndon SGB by Brandsafway is the UK’s largest provider of commercial scaffolding and access solutions with 16 regional branches nationwide including London, Birmingham, Manchester, Leeds, Ipswich, Aberdeen, Edinburgh, Glasgow and Bristol to name a few.
Working on some of the country’s most exciting, cutting-edge construction and infrastructure projects, we are proud to be playing a part in “Building Britain” whilst working collaboratively with the best main contractors in the sector.
JOB PURPOSE
The Contracts Manager will oversee the management of HS2 works based in North West London, Buckinghamshire and Bedfordshire to ensure that they are run and are completed in accordance with the agreed contract terms, company procedures, with excellent customer service and within budget.
KEY RESULT AREAS
- Completion of contracts, within company procedures, to programme and within budget.
- Achievement of targets set for revenue, labour costs, profit and AFR.
- Ensure quality workmanship and customer service, with high levels of customer satisfaction.
- Ensure compliance with company procedures.
- The safeguarding of equipment and materials.
- Promote a safety culture across project teams.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Manage and give leadership to the Site Service Managers and/or site teams, including recruiting and developing individuals
- Monitor progress to ensure that contracts are being progressed safely, within budget and to programme
- Oversee the recruitment and management of site based operatives, ensuring the optimum level of skill mix is maintained, quality workmanship and superior levels of customer service are provided on site, maximum productivity is obtained and employee relations issues are resolved
- Ensure effective communication between the branch and site teams
- Attend site where required, promoting a positive image of Lyndon SGB to customers and employees
- Ensure all employees, sub-contractors and visitors are in compliance with Health and Safety policies, procedures and practice.
- Achieve the target AFR, ensuring that any accident or near miss is properly investigated and accurately recorded
- Foster positive customer relationships and resolve any customer issues arising to mutual satisfaction
- Ensure that regular scaffold inspections are carried out to monitor compliance with safety standards
- Ensure all works are completed to Lyndon SGB standards prior to hand-over
- Ensure that all documentation is completed accurately and to the agreed timescales, (including timesheets and handover certificates)
- Provide any required support to the billing process
- Plan material and labour requirements for new jobs. Attend pre-contract meetings
- Provide information to the Regional Manager and/or Operations Manager for forecasting revenue
- Oversee control of labour costs. Ensure action plans are implemented to reduce labour where targets are being exceeded
- Provide information and reports as requested by the branch and central teams
- Support and promote a team culture and company values
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
- CISRS Scaffolding Supervision Qualification is preferred however we can provide training to the right candidate.
- Sound knowledge of site work, procedures, products and the application of health and safety.
- Experience in managing colleagues.
- Able to build and maintain good customer and colleague relationships.
- High level of self-discipline and a clear commitment to achieving results.
- Ability to work well under pressure.
- Can remain objective when dealing with and resolving conflict.
- A passion for the construction/scaffolding industry.
REMUNERATION
We recognise that an exceptional team deserves an exceptional package. Therefore, we offer a market leading salary complemented by an excellent benefits package including company car/car allowance.
“We are an equal opportunities employer”
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