Assistant Contracts Manager

Job Overview

Trainee Contracts Manager – Commercial Building & Maintenance

Location: Southampton & surrounding areas

Company: 365 Building Services

About the Role:

We are looking for a motivated and organised Trainee Contracts Manager to join our growing commercial building and maintenance company.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who already has experience within the construction, building, maintenance or property industry and is looking to take the next step in their career into contracts management.

You will work closely with our senior management team and gain hands-on experience managing commercial building and maintenance contracts from initial enquiry through to completion.

The role will involve a mixture of office-based contract management and visiting sites, dealing with clients, subcontractors, suppliers and our site teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Assisting with the management of commercial building and maintenance contracts

• Liaising with clients, contractors, subcontractors and suppliers

• Helping to plan and programme works

• Obtaining and comparing quotations from subcontractors and suppliers

• Preparing quotations, estimates and variations

• Assisting with procurement of materials and labour

• Monitoring project costs and budgets

• Tracking progress and ensuring works are completed on time

• Attending site meetings and carrying out site visits

• Assisting with health & safety and compliance requirements

• Preparing reports, schedules and project documentation

• Dealing with client queries and resolving issues

• Helping to manage variations and additional works

• Supporting the Contracts Manager/Senior Management Team with day-to-day operations

• Developing relationships with existing and new clients

About You

We are looking for someone who is reliable, organised, commercially minded and keen to learn.

Ideally, you will have:

• Previous experience within the construction, building, maintenance or property sector

• Good understanding of building and maintenance works

• Strong organisational and communication skills

• Good attention to detail

• Ability to manage multiple jobs and priorities

• Good IT skills, particularly Microsoft Word and Excel - A professional approach when dealing with clients and contractors

• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team

• A full UK driving licence

Previous experience in a site management, estimating, quantity surveying, project coordination or construction administration role would be advantageous.

Most importantly, we are looking for someone with the right attitude who wants to learn, develop and progress into a Contracts Manager position.

What We Offer - Competitive salary based on experience

• Full training and support

• Opportunity to progress into a Contracts Manager role

• Varied and interesting commercial projects

• Long-term career opportunity within a growing company

• Friendly and supportive working environment

• Company vehicle or vehicle allowance may be available depending on experience

About Us

365 Building Services is a growing commercial building and maintenance company undertaking a wide range of commercial refurbishment, planned maintenance, reactive maintenance and building works.

We work with commercial clients, property managers, landlords and other organisations, delivering projects from smaller maintenance works through to larger refurbishment projects.

We are looking for someone who wants to become an important part of the business and grow with the company.

How to Apply

If you are currently working within the construction or maintenance industry and feel you are ready to take the next step into contracts management, we would love to hear from you.

Please submit your CV and a brief covering note explaining your current experience and why you are interested in the role.

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Free parking
• On-site parking

Work Location: In person