Construction Contracts Lead (Timber Frame) - Temp to Perm
Job Reference: FJ-2y2wt
Location: Watford, Hertfordshire
Contract: Temporary
Pay: £20.51 per hour
Hours: Mon-Fri 07:30-16:30
Mileage: paid at 55p/mile
Looking for a role where you can lead timber‑frame projects end‑to‑end, from tender set‑up through to site handover?
We're recruiting a Construction Contracts Lead (Timber Frame) to take ownership of programme, compliance, documentation and on‑site delivery, acting as the key link between internal teams, subcontract installers and the client.
Key responsibilities
- Lead tender set‑up following sales handover, ensuring all project information is complete and controlled
- Coordinate project kick‑off meetings, chair/attend meetings, capture minutes and drive actions to closure
- Build and maintain a master tracker per project (key dates, dependencies, milestones, risks)
- Draft, issue, distribute and manage project programmes and updates
- Lead incident reporting/customer care processes; track, respond and close out site issues
- Attend/lead design coordination meetings; communicate buildability and risk items to site/install teams
- Produce and issue site‑specific RAMS and ensure timber‑frame installation compliance
- Support subcontractor appointment with the QS, including resourcing and performance monitoring
- Raise and log Delay Notices (DN), NCRs and variations, including background costs and evidence
- Maintain document control (issue logs, distribution, N‑Drive updates) with clear audit trails
- Complete site visits, pre‑start meetings and ongoing supervision to drive quality and pace
- Carry out inspections and snagging with documented records
- Drive handover activity to achieve on‑time completion and client sign‑off
- Produce site reports within 24 hours (H&S, programme, progress %, next steps)
- Where required, support lifting plans and take accurate site measurements (e.g., stairs/openings)
Essential requirements
- Gold/White CSCS card minimum
- Proven experience coordinating construction projects involving timber‑frame installation
- Confident working from technical drawings, programmes and site documentation
- Strong client communication, organisation, reporting and document control skills
- Own vehicle and willingness to travel to sites (including occasional Southeast Kent)
Desirable
- Black CSCS card
- Site Management / Construction qualification (e.g., NVQ/SMSTS) and timber‑frame‑specific experience
All applicants will be assessed solely on their suitability for the role, without regard to age, gender, disability, ethnicity, religion, belief, or sexual orientation.
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