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Your new company

A specialist subcontractor based in Lisburn is currently hiring a Contracts Manager to join their team. The company is a dynamic steel fabrication company who recently won the Best Small Business of the Year award for their approach to quality construction and excellent delivery. The company specialises in the design, manufacture, and installation of structural steelwork solutions across a range of sectors including rail, commercial, residential, and hospitality, and has a host of high-profile clients within their orderbook.

With a strong emphasis on innovation and quality, your new employer holds all relevant ISO accreditations and is leading the way in thinking forward and getting the best from their staff, including a 4-day working week.

Your new role

As Contracts Manager, your role will be to ensure the delivery of projects in a quality and timely manner, by working closely with the Design team and the Production department. You will be involved in programming and scheduling work using MS Project while also working closely with clients to maximise outputs and help efficiencies across the business.
Duties will include but not be limited to:

Manage multiple steel fabrication contracts simultaneously, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to specification.

Act as the main point of contact for clients, consultants, and contractors. Attend meetings, provide updates, and resolve issues promptly.

Develop and monitor project timelines, coordinating with design, procurement, and production teams to meet milestones using MS Project software

Prepare and manage budgets, monitor costs, and ensure profitability.

Work with Procurement & Supply Chain to ensure products are available when required to meet the demands of the business.

Ensure all work is carried out in accordance with health and safety regulations and company policies.

Work closely with management and install teams to ensure all fabrication and installation work meets required quality standards and specifications.

What you'll need to succeed

This is a primarily office-based role with some site visits across Ireland required, and you will ideally come from a construction contracting background and possess knowledge of steel fabrication processes and construction methods.

You will have excellent contract and commercial management skills as well as be proficient in project management tools and software (e.g. MS Project, AutoCAD)

Ideally, you will have an HND/Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related industry experience.

What you'll get in return

This is an excellent opportunity for you to join a growing company that you can really develop a lasting career with. With plenty of future investment planned and new state-of-the-art facilities already in place, this is a very exciting position to hold. You will be well renumerated for your efforts with a negotiable salary on offer based on experience as well as a company car or car allowance offered, discretionary bonus and even a 4-day working week!

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call Chris McNamara now.

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