Some see what’s behind them. We see what’s beyond.

Role: Contracts Manager

Location: Gateshead

Customers. Homes. Lifestyle. At Robertson Residential Group, we see them our way. We’re open enough to understand what really matters. Honest enough to put our customers first, every time. Respectful enough to always think locally and create homes that work for everyone. Join us and you’ll join the UK’s largest family-owned construction, infrastructure and support services businesses. And as Contracts Manager, you’ll be part of a team that’s doing incredible things – for ourselves, for the communities we support, and for a truly sustainable future.

Responsible for the successful completion of all projects encompassing planning, programming, financial costs, quality, and health & safety, whilst representing the Robertson’s values and image.

Robertson Homes have key processes for production reporting, quality, customer journey and Health & Safety. The Construction Manager role is key to ensure all team members understand and comply with the process’s requirements.

DUTIES:

• Project Responsibilities
• The ability to go beyond the normal role of a Construction Manager and be involved in other areas of the business i.e. the ability to co-ordinate and manage information and provide expert advice to design teams on buildability and cost.
• Manage the project teams to ensure completion such that budget/time/standards are achieved, whilst ensuring H&S remains our number one priority.
  
• Develop and maintain the construction phase H&S Plan
• Ensure the works are executed within legislative and Robertson procedures
• Monitor the construction phase H&S Plan
• Maintain a working knowledge of H&S legislation including changes to legislation
• Carry out audits of H&S as required by Robertson procedures
• Advise others of H&S requirements as per their role and responsibilities
• Advise and vet on potential subcontractors
• Assist QS in placing orders
• Hold and chair regular progress / planning meetings with subcontractors
• Day to day planning of the operations and problem solving
• Prepare regular progress reports and attend meetings for the Project Progress.
• Work closely with QS and be actively involved in the procurement process from start to completion of the project
• Manage the construction team to follow the customer journey
• Requirement for previous civil engineering and high quality finishing projects
• Must be able to demonstrate capability to manage major projects and staff

Our Principles - The Robertson Way

Our principles are our roadmap to achieving positive outcomes and delivering on our purpose. They influence daily decisions around what we do and how we do things, creating an environment of growth, innovation and high performance. 

We listen

Listening enables us to work positively and collaboratively, and gives customers, partners and colleagues the assurance that their voices are always heard.

We are professional

Our mix of prudence and diligence, care and attention to detail means that our customers have certainty and assurance in everything we do and trust us to deliver.

We take responsibility

Each of us is accountable for what we do. From the smallest detail to team safety and caring for our communities and the environment, we know that everything matters.

We are determined to succeed

Every challenge is an opportunity. We work collaboratively and focus on safety, productivity and quality to find solutions we can be proud of and that provide a positive, lasting benefit.

We are one team

We work as one - in our teams and partnerships, and with our customers. We respect each contribution, and everyone stands up to be counted. We are Team Robertson.

For more information on our principles and culture, please visit: https://www.robertson.co.uk/careers/culture

Benefits of working with Robertson:

In return, we offer a wide range of rewards and employee benefits such as:

• 33 days annual leave (pro-rata for part time or FTC positions, increases with length of service)
• Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme 
• Life Assurance
• Cycle to Work Scheme 
• Discounts (gym memberships, restaurants, days out etc.) with Hapi Rewards App
• Annual Flu Vaccine
• Access to E-Learning
• Health & Wellbeing Support
• Life Management & Financial Support

Diversity & Inclusion:

When it comes to diversity and inclusion, we see things differently at Robertson. That’s why we’re working hard to create an environment where everyone can feel welcome, and where we can all be ourselves. We encourage applications from people of all races, ages, genders, religions, sexual orientations and more - so whoever you are, we hope you’ll see things our way, too.

Apply now

If you’ve got what it takes to look at things differently, to find new perspectives, and to discover the extraordinary within the ordinary, we’d love to meet you. To apply for this role and to start seeing things our way, submit your CV.

This role will be subject to pre-employment screening, including references. The level of screening may vary depending on role responsibilities and will be discussed at interview.