Contracts Manager, Manufacturing - North West

Due to continued growth our Client are seeking to appoint a Contracts Manager to provide senior level management expertise across a range of projects, in the UK and Ireland. The successful candidate will have a proven track record in project managing at this level, within the construction sector, and ideally within the Joinery / Fit Out sector. They will have a right first time ethos that will reflect the approach of our Client. Main aspects of the role: Manage and ensure the smooth running of installation projects, supplying and fitting of products to prestige clients in the UK and Ireland. Day to day co-ordination with theOperations team to ensure that projects are delivered in accordance with pre-planned manufacturing schedules and Master Programmes. Manage and co-ordinate Installation Teams across the UK and Ireland to produce effective Fitting Plans coordinating the ongoing Fitting jobs with the Snagging & Customer Care diary to make best use of resources. This will involve liaising with UK & Ireland Installation Managers. Produce Service Improvement Plans as required. Manage relationships with approved installers/Compass Fitters on site. Manage & co-ordinate the Customer Care / After-Sales Department on all projects. You will be responsible for ensuring that your team : Log all reported issues using available software. Manage these issues in a timely and effective manner. Organise the materials and labour to deal with such reported issues. Provide top level communication with customers at all times. Produce Service Improvement Plans in accordance with reported and reoccurring issues. Assist in the recruitment, performance appraisal and development of all staff involved in your projects. Review existing procedures and work practices and develop effective solutions to deliver a consistently high-quality service to the client. Compliance with Health & Safety Regulations, ensuring that procedures are implemented throughout the operations under your responsibility. This role is primarily office based but will involve occasional travel to sites across the UK & Ireland to attend progress meetings, pre-contract site meetings and to provide updates on site progress and overall quality. This position will report directly to the General Manager / Managing Director Salary Negotiable but will reflect the seniority of the role. For further information, please contact Kevin on or forward your CV using the link below. Skills: Contracts Manager Project Manager Fit Out Manager