Contracts Manager / Estimator, Demolition

Argee LTD

Job Description

Contracts Manager / Estimator – Demolition – London. An extremely dynamic civils contractor has opened a new “Basement Division”. Expanding from a very sound financial footing, the company is now successfully expanding the new stand alone “Basement Division”.

City based, the focus of operations will be on up-market properties, constructing de-luxe, below ground extensions. These projects will invariably be in occupied houses in prime residential areas with clients who have high expectations and requirements. The area of work will be primarily in London in congested areas where the property footprint is already fully utilised and the option is to expand below ground.

Your Profile will be that of a Contracts Manager / Estimator, ideally with a tertiary qualification in Civil Engineering, who has experience in the field of structural alterations, able to deal confidently and competently with clients and contractors alike. You will have worked on the Contracting side of Construction with the ability to provide a non confrontational approach to the clients whilst still being very Commercially aware and ensuring that further business comes from repeat business and personal recommendations. Alternatively you may have come through the Construction or Project Management route. However you must be fully IT literate, well versed in current Health & Safety legislation, able to programme and monitor a number of projects, whilst keeping a very keen eye on the commercial aspects

Project values will be in the £2m to £8m range and there will be up to 5 or 6 projects running concurrently. The end use will range from wine cellars to swimming pools to cinemas to residential extensions, but all will have upper market specifications.

The Company currently turns over in excess of £40m on their existing and successful divisions in the build, civil and leisure sectors and their current Scope of Works includes:
• Demolition
• Groundworks
• Land Remediation
• RC frames
• Basements and Specialist Underpinning
• Drainage and External Works
• Ground Improvements

The Role that you will fulfil includes both the upfront estimating and calculating elements moving on to “ownership” of the projects and overseeing successful financial completion. You will work closely with the Commercial Director and the Senior Contracts Manager and will be expected to be able to exhibit good commercial skills and construction knowledge.
Health & Safety are of extremely high importance on all the sites and the Company monitors levels of health and safety and understands the importance of integrating and working closely with site teams to ensure a safe working environment for everyone concerned. All employees hold relevant certificates for plant and machinery and are CPCS/CITB/CSCS cardholders and the Company complies with all legal and regulatory requirements as dictated by the HSE. You will be expected to promote a strong Health & Safety culture.
Rewards are definitely above the industry average but will only be offered to applicants who can clearly show that they have the requisite skills. Fully IT conversant, you will have good oral and written communication skills. A full and valid driving licence will be needed. Only applicants who are legally entitled to live and work in the UK will be considered for the posts.