On behalf of our client based in the Ballymena Area, CSR are seeking to appoint an experienced Contracts Team Leader / Office Manager. 

The succsessful candidate will over see the contracts team ensuring the provision of key support to the contracts managers, HSEQ Manager and the wider construction team. You will manage staff performance to ensure that key construction info is accessible and orders are placed in a timely manner to enable works to be completed and deadlines to be met. 

Role & Responsibilities: 

• Provide operational direction and line management support to the contract teams to include  performance management, staff development, absence management and staff recruitment supported by HR.
• Build and promote good working relationships between the contracts team, contracts managers, HSEQ manager and wider construction/office teams.
• Support the Company in maintaining a high-performance culture where staff are engaged, effective and motivated.
• Liaise with the senior management team to identify areas of ongoing improvement; proactively identify
• opportunities to improve services and efficiency.
• Assist the Contracts team, and in particular the contracts managers, in the successful delivery of  projects through:
• Document control on design drawings, minutes of meetings, stakeholder correspondence,  HSEQ documentation, etc.
• Placing subcontractor orders (formalising arrangements already agreed).
• Compiling Operation & Maintenance (O&M) manuals
• Liasing with other departments within the Company, such as finance and HSEQ, on contract  related matters.
• Assist with composition of project management documentation.
• Management of the Procore system, including access permissions, company and project directories,
• H&S and project management documentation, and all information & records.
• Coordinate signing of agreements between parties.
• Visit sites to fulfil responsibilities as required.
• Liaise with statutory authorities (Building Control, NI water, NIE etc.), providing timely responses. 
•  Maintain a clean and organised work environment. 
•  Adhere to safety guidelines and report any safety hazards.
•  Collaborate with the construction team to meet project goals and deadlines.
•  Perform the job role in accordance with the Company’s policies and procedures.
•  Any other duties as required and deemed within your competence.

Essential Criteria: 

• 5 GCSE's inc Maths & Engish 
• Min One year leading, managing and developing a team 
• Experience compiling project management documentation 
• Full computer literate with strong Excel proficiency 
• Excellent communication skills  
• The abililty to engage, lead and motivate staff 

Desirable Criteria: 

• BREEAM Design & Site AP  
• Project Management Qualification eg: PRINCE2 
• Previous experience leading a team within a busy construction office environment 
• Experience using construction software such as Procore at administrator level 
• Experience compiling O & M manuals 
• An understanding of ISO 9001/14001 &45001 

For more information or to discuss in confidence, please contact Rachel Gough at CSR on 02892627488. Alternatively, to apply, click on the link below.

Crescent Specialist Recruitment (CSR) is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Crescent Specialist Recruitment (CSR) operates as both an Employment Agency and Employment Business on behalf of our clients.