Contracts Manager in Billingham

Job Introduction:

Gleeson Homes are recruiting for a Contracts Manager, responsible for providing effective leadership and management oversight to construction teams to deliver to build production targets and timely key stage build programme milestones in accordance with quality, H&S and Customer Care standards across all developments under their responsibility. This role is accountable for the safe and professional delivery of all site construction and associated activities including but not limited to budgets, forecasts, build, quality standards, customer experience and brand standards.

We\’re looking for someone who is passionate, respectful and collaborative, leading Gleeson Homes to success. The suitable person will be someone who wants to motivate our teams to deliver the programme to the best of their ability, someone who leads by example and is dedicated to the Gleeson Brand.

As this role is within the Construction team, reporting into the Regional Managing Director and Construction Director , you will head up the function, leading the Site Managers and Site Teams.

Main Responsibilities:

As a member of the Regional senior leadership team it is crucial, to take a \’whole company\’ perspective to the performance of Building Homes. Changing Lives, being a Gleeson Ambassador for our vision, mission, values and our approach to performance excellence, whilst positively influencing and enhancing the profitability and operational effectiveness of the business.

A high level summary of key responsibilities:

• Create and lead a high performance, customer-focussed construction team culture who deliver 5 Star Inhouse surveys with a +75% condition score on all sites, leading by example and proactively coaching site management teams to deliver on their performance target and measures and achieve their full potential to ensure that performance of construction activity is optimised.
• Formulate area build strategies and critical path programs and timetables and procurement and sub-contractor solutions in conjunction with the Construction Director and purposely intervene as necessary to ensure the Region\’s budget and all build quality, customer and budget KPIs are delivered or exceeded, within a safe, clean and productive build environment.
• At all times ensure all site teams and stakeholders fully comply with our responsibilities under Health & Safety, Environmental and Corporate Responsibility policies and processes and ensure they are applied consistently across all areas of responsibility
• Continuously audit and evaluate site construction team performance across all key areas, KPIs and other metrics and take appropriate action to ensure standards are met on site, build production, customer care, environmental and safety requirements. Including ensuring that Reportable Items are below the industry average at all times and aim for 0.20 or less
• Ensure that suppliers/subcontractors\’ works are coordinated, produced in accordance with the drawings and specifications and standards without defects, and in accordance with the site delivery programme, managing the impact of site delivery requirement on neighbouring residents and wider community.
• Ensure that each Site Manager and their respective construction teams are:
  • Fully engaged with, and are aware of and in control of, their respective programmes, budgets, targets, valuations, cost variations mitigation measures and Gleeson quality and delivery standards.
  • Take ownership and accountability for the performance of the developments under their control
  • Take timely and controlled action to identify and resolve issues that affect new homes delivery, commercial performance and customer experience.
• Be proactive in the assistance given to the Construction Director in holding regular and productive planning and performance meetings with current subcontractors and meetings with new potential subcontractors to build a strong network and relationships across the industry and region. Build strong relationships and subcontractor knowledge to be able to actively support the Construction Director and Commercial department on the appointment of suitable sub-contractors and suppliers who will work in collaboration with Gleeson to meet performance standards.

The Ideal Candidate:

• A relevant qualification or broad experience in construction
• Proven multi-site project management and quality assurance effectiveness
• Excellent Commercial awareness and technical knowledge
• In-depth knowledge of codes of practice/NHBC standards that impact on build
• Excellent people and team management skills with ability to lead multiple and diverse teams to achieve high levels of build standards and at time challenging delivery requirements
• Knowledge and understand of the New Homes Quality Code (NHQC)
• Commitment to delivering high quality homes and 5 star customer experience
• Understanding of the financial implications of the methods and sequences of build
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Organised and structured with attention to detail
• Excellent leadership, management and coaching skills

Benefits:

• Generous holiday entitlement of 26 days per annum + bank holidays
• Choice of company car/ car allowance
• Discretionary Bonus Scheme
• Holiday Buy Back Scheme
• Company Pension Scheme
• Private Medical Insurance Scheme
• Healthshield membership
• Life Assurance Scheme
• Share Purchase Plan
• Highstreet/ Store Discounts
• Development Opportunities