Restoration & Cladding Contracts Manager

RESTORATION & CLADDING CONTRACTS MANAGER

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R eports to: Production Director
Office location: London
Project locations: London and Southeast
The Company:
The A S Ramsay Group are award winning building contractors based in London and the Southeast. Our primary point of company culture is to ensure our staff focus on having a service first approach, being approachable, honest and clear with our clients.
We strive to be at the very top of our industry in terms of quality control, development of staff, and customer service.
Ourworkfocus is: Restoration: external mansion block repair schemes and internal common part refurbishment.
Cladding remediation: design and build contracts replacing combustible cladding to residential
high-rise buildings.
Firecompartmentation:certi?ed?redoorinstallation,repairandmaintenance,aswellas compartmentation schemes and installation of ?re detection and suppression systems.
Job purpose:
The Restoration & Cladding Contracts Manager is responsible for overseeing multiple restoration and cladding remediation projects, typically under JCT MW 2016 or Intermediate Forms of Contract.
They will manage Site Managers and Foremen, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on programme, within budget and to the highest standards of quality and compliance.
The role also includes supporting the wider production team through technical guidance, training and mentorship.
Main duties:
Quality, Programme & Compliance
Monitor quality across all restoration and cladding sites and produce Quality Reports in line with project plans.
Ensure Site Managers update programmes, upload evidence to Boris/LetsBuild and complete all reporting obligations.
Oversee compliance with Building Regulations, fire-safety requirements, cladding specifications and contractual obligations.
Carry out site surveys for material quantification and ordering.
Ensure installations meet technical standards for faade systems, fire barriers, insulation, fixings and restoration materials.
Commercial Responsibilities
Prepare sub-contractor orders and variations for approval and issue.
Value sub-contractor works throughout the project lifecycle.
Manage project budgets and maintain accurate cost tracking.
Produce monthly Applications for Payment using company templates and ensure timely submission.
Identify, quantify and schedule variations, ensuring opportunities to improve gross margins are captured.
Support Project Managers in achieving and exceeding margin targets.
Client & Stakeholder Management
Maintain strong, proactive relationships with clients, agents, fire engineers and faade consultants.
Attend all client meetings and provide clear, professional communication.
Promote a positive service-led approach across all restoration and cladding projects.
Team Leadership & Support
Provide technical support to Site Managers on restoration methods, faade systems, cladding remediation and fire-safety compliance.
Deliver on-site training and mentor junior members of the production team.
Support Project Managers in delivering projects to client expectations and improving site margins.
Health & Safety
Oversee implementation of the Construction Phase Plan (CPP) on each site.
Ensure all Health & Safety documentation, quality reports and key correspondence are saved to SharePoint.
Promote a strong safety culture across all restoration and cladding projects.
Documentation & Administration
Ensure all contractual documents, reports and certificates are correctly filed.
Track Application for Payment dates and communicate missed deadlines to the Production Director.
Assist with closing out projects, including retentions and Final Certificates.
Person Specification:
Qualifications
Construction-related qualification (Level 36).
Minimum 2 years experience in a similar Contracts Manager role, ideally within restoration, cladding remediation or faade works.
Skills & Knowledge
Strong understanding of building technology, faade systems, cladding remediation, fire-safety requirements and restoration techniques.
Excellent communication and presentation skills.
Ability to plan, coordinate, monitor and record project progress.
Strong commercial awareness and ability to manage budgets.
Knowledge of JCT contracts and construction compliance.
Personal Attributes
A positive, proactive communicator who promotes clarity and openness.
A helpful, solutions-focused individual with a strong can-do attitude.
Committed to exceeding expectations and delivering high-quality work. xwzovoh
Able to create a positive environment for colleagues and clients.