19 August 2008

Contracts manager estimator

The Contracts Manager will be responsible for the management of all small jobs from GBP1k to GBP50k, from the initial stages of estimating through to calculations, costs, and final figures working both from the office and on site.
We are one of the fastest-growing general contracting companies in London. With our two distinct divisions specialising in the domestic residential market and in the corporate world, we ensure that all of our customers are offered the best quality of service and value, whatever the size of their project.
The successful candidate will take responsibility for minimising the costs of each project, and will enhance value for money whilst still achieving the high standards and quality expected and specified by statutory building regulations.
The Contracts Manager's typical work activities will include:
· Attending initial meetings with clients or their representatives
to undertake estimates;
· Managing costs on a wide variety of residential and commercial
building projects and developments;
· Undertaking cost analyses for repair and maintenance project work;
· Assisting in establishing client requirements and undertaking
feasibility studies;
· Preparing early stage budgets and detailed cost plans;
· Performing risk and value management and cost control;
· Advising on procurement strategy;
· Preparing tender and contract documents, including bills of
quantities;
· Identifying, analysing and developing responses to commercial
risks;
· Preparing and analysing costing for tenders;
· Establishing and operating cost and financial control systems;
· Allocating work to subcontractors;
· Negotiating to ensure that budgets are not exceeded;
· Providing advice on contractual claims;
· Analysing outcomes and writing detailed progress reports;
· Valuing completed work and arranging payments;
· Developing knowledge relevant to contract conditions and their
applications;
· Maintaining awareness of the different building contracts in
current use;
· Understanding the implications of health and safety regulations.
The successful candidate will have excellent communication skills and a full clean UK driving licence.
The ideal candidate will have a minimum of eight years of managerial experience in the construction industry.
Salary: GBP35K plus car and mobile phone.
All Done Design & Build Ltd. is an equal opportunities employer.


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